FirstContact September 7, 2014 Share September 7, 2014 (edited) I'd like my new 120g DT to be an SPS dominated tank: mainly acropora and a couple clams. This is a long term goal. MH really isn't an option for me. What do I need for lighting? Here's what I am considering: Sunlight Supply T5 8 bulb fixture that I am currently not using Kessil a360s AI Hydra 52s Ecotech Radion Gen3s Orphek Atlantik Pendants V2.1 (new version of the PR72/DIF100) Other (not familiar with any of the Chinese brands/DIY models) What would the best choices be? Edited September 7, 2014 by FirstContact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron September 7, 2014 Share September 7, 2014 Running two Evergrow IT-2040's on a 120g, also predominately SPS, since January 2013. Everything grows great and no algae. Some of the SPS are low in the rocks and some sitting on the sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstContact September 7, 2014 Author Share September 7, 2014 That would save some change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 September 7, 2014 Share September 7, 2014 I would use the 8 bulb since you already have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstContact September 8, 2014 Author Share September 8, 2014 Okay, that's another choice, but I would need to purchase all new bulbs. BTW, the Caddyshack pic of Bill Murray is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 I would use the 8 bulb since you already have it. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraffitiSpotCorals September 8, 2014 Share September 8, 2014 What ballast or fixture is running the 8 bulb t5? If it is a good one I would use it for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstContact September 9, 2014 Author Share September 9, 2014 It's a Sunlight Supply Sun Blaze T5 HO the inexpensive version NOT the VHO. The overwhelming advice seems to be T5. Will the reflectors on this be good enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt LeBaron September 9, 2014 Share September 9, 2014 I'd recommend the Evergrows or a RapidLED DIY kit. I had the T5 fixture years ago and it was just expensive to replace the bulbs and the one time I forgot to replace them on time and was reminded when I began to have an algae outbreak. Was just a hassle all around, I got a RapidLED DIY kit and it was a built it and forget it situation, all I have to do is check the lenses on my UV lights every year or so to make sure they haven't started degrading but more than two years in and still no issue with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstContact September 10, 2014 Author Share September 10, 2014 Okay, thank s for the help everyone. I'm leaning towards using LEDs and possibly supplementing with T5s. I have read that my Sun Blaze 8 bulb fixture might not be the best T5 option because it has no shield and no waterproof end caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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