93g cube lighting

chef · #1 05-17-2011, 12:20 AM

would the t5 's penetrate the 24" depth to have a brain, plate, cat eye etc. on the sand bed?

lastlight · #2 05-17-2011, 12:22 AM

t5 will have no problems at all. Especially if you have decent reflectors and enough bulbs.

I'm no expert but I'd try 6-8 24" tubes. 3" on each side will be no big deal especially when you're looking to place your lower light corals AND you need room for access around the sides too.

chef · #3 05-17-2011, 12:48 AM

Thanx for your advice lastlight. Any mh purists wanna chime in?

lastlight · #4 05-17-2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by chef

Thanx for your advice lastlight. Any mh purists wanna chime in?

Even tho I've owned a T5 fixture I consider myself a mh purist lol =) You could run a pair of 250s in something like lumenmax 3s. I have the elites and I think that's more spread than you need across 30" of tank.

freezetyle · #5 05-17-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

t5 will have no problems at all. Especially if you have decent reflectors and enough bulbs.

I'm no expert but I'd try 6-8 24" tubes. 3" on each side will be no big deal especially when you're looking to place your lower light corals AND you need room for access around the sides too.

i agree on the 6-8 bulb t5 unit. I have a 6bulb sunpower and while my tank has a little less depth than yours, I had no problems keeping a clam and encrusting monty on the sandbed