BigJoe

I need to figure out which Light I need... the Shop light that is 4 bulb is just about right to completely cover the tank... and the 2 bulb fixture is of course cheaper by bulbs, original cost, and electricity... but would the 4 bulb fixture offer that much more in the way of corals (when I get that far)? and with either what is a good combo of lights? 10000k and 420nm or 10000k and 460nm or is 14000k better than 10000k... if I go 4 bulb should i get a 460 and 420 abd 10000k and 14000k or should I add a 6500K or any other combo... please help I've been trying to figure out what I need in the form of lighting for a long time and just decided SHO CFL's are too risky for me as i'm trying to use things recommended instead of what will just work

harpua2002

What size tank? I haven't seen the T5 HO in shop light variety.... I have seen regular T5's in LFSs, but these are different than HO T5's in that they are normal output bulbs that have the same diameter as HO T5's. However, they are just normal output bulbs. It depends on the ballast whether the fixture can run normal output T5's or HO T5's.

BigJoe

here is the link to the t-5HO fixture. its made for warehouses to replace the use of MH and HPS bulbs cause of the power drain... so in places like NY they are paying companies to replace their fixtures...

http://www.accessdiscounts.com/sku-68006.html

so what you think 2 or 4?

BigJoe

anyone know?

BigJoe

i guess i'm gonna get the 4 buld system since i have no clue if the 2 bulb would be enough... but as for bulbs what combo should I get?