T-5 Question

[eliterecon14]

Should I get 4 t-5ho's or just 2 t-5's. I am thinking 2 actnic and 2 daylight, but it would it be better just to get two

 

[tike]

What size tank? Is the t-5 your only light source?

 

[eliterecon14]

55 gallon and It would be around the 11th if I order them tomorrow, they most likely willl be my only light source.

 

[ret25yo]

4 for future reef sake

 

[Scooterman]

Yup, you'll need at least 4 to adequately light that tank, Make sure to get Individual Reflectors, that is very Important!
Just Make sure It will all fit in your hood First before buying, measure twice

 

[eliterecon14]

would it matter though if I don't get stony corals and do this with 2?
I am thinking X2 http://www.petsolutions.com/48-in-Nova-1x28w-10000K-SlimPaq+I42901102.aspx
and two actnic, on same page. I am re-modeling, I guess you can say, the top of my tank, will cut out holes for pipes. Then use styrofoam (my cousin made a white styrofoam canopy and I liked the idea. So I will spray paint the outside black and put two small fans in the sides.

 

[Dr. Dee]

It's at best to run four then two for growth of your corals.

 

[eliterecon14]

got the t-5's the other day, I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!