Derry Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I'm planning out a 110-gal predator tank, and I'm trying to think through how to light the thing. I'm already running a reef tank that scratches my SPS itch, so any corals that go in the predator tank will be zoas/shrooms/softies just to add some color. Add to the equation the future tenants, which will include a lionfish and moray who shouldn't be kept under overly-bright lighting, and I'll be going with a T5 rig of some kind. However, I'm torn between a 48" 6x54W or a 72" 4x80W. I'm worried about the ends of the tank being too dim if I go with the 48". On the other hand, the idea of working with a light bulb that long and thin makes me a little nervous about the 72". Any suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnj Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 72" T12 VHO bulbs are another option....much bigger diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I don't have any tanks that use the 80w T5s but I have a custom made fixture in my garage/shop with 2 of them that have survived several years of getting banged around by 2x4s and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekreefer Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I think clint's (fishypets) T5 setup is 72" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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