T5 Lighting

[Kevotron]

I am thinking of changing the lighting on my 120G
is 24 inches deep, would a 8 x 54W Tek be sufficient ?

[Ryan]

What do you want to keep in there? 8 bulbs of T5HO you will be able to keep SPS on the bottom no problems as thats alot of light. Even 6 bulbs would suffice but those 2 extra places are nice for playing with colour.

[Kevotron]

it will be a mix of everything
some SPS, LPS, softies.

[andestang]

Should be Ok, but personally I wouldn't go less than 8 if your going to have SPS. It will also give you more flexibility with bulb combinations.

[lorenz0]

Originally Posted by andestang

Should be Ok, but personally I wouldn't go less than 8 if your going to have SPS. It will also give you more flexibility with bulb combinations.

explain why

[Skimmerking]

I strongly disagree I had my 120 gal going when i was in Afghanistan, with a 8 bulb tek lighting. i had LPs in there its was ok , my clams had to be at the top. The Sps IME wont really get the kick that they need.

I really see MH having the punch that they have to penatrate the water.

[burgerchow]

Originally Posted by Kevotron

I am thinking of changing the lighting on my 120G
is 24 inches deep, would a 8 x 54W Tek be sufficient ?

I would wait for the new tek elites with built in fans and supposedly better reflectors. Reefgeek taking orders now, so should be on the way soon.