onehawksfan
Got Reef-er?
okay folks,
I am planning on using a t-5 setup for my 50g mixed reef tank. I would like to have sps, lps, shrooms and even maxima and crocea clams. The tank is 24" deep and I would like to have enough light to keep the clams on the bottom sandbed.
I have heard that overdriving (4) T-5 bulbs with IceCap 660 can produce massive amounts of light (with PAR readings equivalent or greater than MH at this depth - researched on Reefcentral). Unfortunately, with overdriving comes the cost of increased energy consumption and shorter bulb life (plus I find it a little scary). I was instead looking at a (6) bulb complete system (such as Sunlight Supply Tek Lights). I would probably do (2) actinics, and the other (4) a mix between 6k and 10k.
Here's my question: Without any overdriving, would this system (6 lights @ 39W each) be enough to support the clams? Would this be equivalent to (2) 175w mh? thanks all!
I am planning on using a t-5 setup for my 50g mixed reef tank. I would like to have sps, lps, shrooms and even maxima and crocea clams. The tank is 24" deep and I would like to have enough light to keep the clams on the bottom sandbed.
I have heard that overdriving (4) T-5 bulbs with IceCap 660 can produce massive amounts of light (with PAR readings equivalent or greater than MH at this depth - researched on Reefcentral). Unfortunately, with overdriving comes the cost of increased energy consumption and shorter bulb life (plus I find it a little scary). I was instead looking at a (6) bulb complete system (such as Sunlight Supply Tek Lights). I would probably do (2) actinics, and the other (4) a mix between 6k and 10k.
Here's my question: Without any overdriving, would this system (6 lights @ 39W each) be enough to support the clams? Would this be equivalent to (2) 175w mh? thanks all!