T5 LED Hybrid suggestion needed

dimasv · 06/06/2019, 07:48 AM

So I decided to go with t5 hybrid fixture for my 72' tank.

Would the 4x bulbs 48' fixture be enough ? I dont really grow much on the ends of the tank just wanted something more compact compare to the 4x60'

In the middle I am going to put ap700.

Also which one is better ATI or Gisemann ?

newreefer92 · 06/06/2019, 10:34 AM

I use a 24inch on my 36 long, works great and allows flexibility to put lower light stuff on the ends!

ThRoewer · 06/06/2019, 11:19 AM

I have this Aquatic Life T5 fixture that allows a wide range of LED to be added between the T5 bars:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/36-hy...atic-life.html

They also have 24, 48 and 61 inch long versions.
And it seems they just released a dimmable versions as well, though BRS doesn't have those yet.

mcgyvr · 06/06/2019, 01:04 PM

You can certainly run a 4ft on a 6ft tank... I do a 2ft on a 4ft tank for 2 years now without problems...

And both brands are very good and you can't go wrong with either..

dimasv · 06/07/2019, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

You can certainly run a 4ft on a 6ft tank... I do a 2ft on a 4ft tank for 2 years now without problems...

And both brands are very good and you can't go wrong with either..

Thank you. does your aquarium sides in the dark because of that ?

mcgyvr · 06/08/2019, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dimasv

Thank you. does your aquarium sides in the dark because of that ?

No..It isnt as bright but its barely noticeable and I have a shallow tank too (14" tall)...
T5 bulbs spread out the light just fine

06/06/2019, 07:48 AM	#1
dimasv Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Brampton ON Canada Posts: 73	T5 LED Hybrid suggestion needed So I decided to go with t5 hybrid fixture for my 72' tank. Would the 4x bulbs 48' fixture be enough ? I dont really grow much on the ends of the tank just wanted something more compact compare to the 4x60' In the middle I am going to put ap700. Also which one is better ATI or Gisemann ? __________________ 180gal starphire reef build http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25040952

06/06/2019, 11:19 AM	#3
ThRoewer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 9,555	I have this Aquatic Life T5 fixture that allows a wide range of LED to be added between the T5 bars: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/36-hy...atic-life.html They also have 24, 48 and 61 inch long versions. And it seems they just released a dimmable versions as well, though BRS doesn't have those yet. __________________ Pairs: 4 percula, 3 P. kauderni, 3 D. excisus, 1 ea of P. diacanthus, S. splendidus, C. altivelis O. rosenblatti, D. janssi, S. yasha & a Gramma loreto trio 3 P. diacanthus. 2 C. starcki Current Tank Info: 200 gal 4 tank system (40x28x24 + 40B + 40B sump tank + 20g refugium) + 30x18x18 mixed reef + 20g East Pacific biotop + 20g FW +...

06/06/2019, 01:04 PM	#4
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	You can certainly run a 4ft on a 6ft tank... I do a 2ft on a 4ft tank for 2 years now without problems... And both brands are very good and you can't go wrong with either.. __________________ Who me?

06/06/2019, 10:34 AM	#2
newreefer92 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 118	I use a 24inch on my 36 long, works great and allows flexibility to put lower light stuff on the ends!