6 bulbs or 8

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Dr.Goodmen, Apr 15, 2010.

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  1. skiergd011013

    skiergd011013 Peppermint Shrimp

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    i have 4x 54w t5s over my 55 gallon and have no trouble with any corals. i want a clam sometime soon also. ati blue plus are great bulbs.
     
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  2. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    Go with 8. You'll regret going with a 6 later. You get maximum usage for your investment with 8.
     
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  3. Dr.Goodmen

    Dr.Goodmen Plankton

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    thanks for every ones ideas. i forgot to say that it is a 75gallon if that changes anything
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    That will make it tough to use an 8 bulb fixture. Buy a top of the line 6 bulb like ATI, Tek Elite or Ice Cap and get top of the line bulbs like ATI, Geisemann, UVL, GE and KZ and you will do just fine for any creature you decide to get.
     
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