30 gal breeder 12 inches deep frag tank with 4 x t5 ho enough lightning for SPS

[jackblow33]

Hi,

I would like to know if a Current Sundial 4x t5 ho x 36 inches long with ati bulbs is enough to grow some sps frag on a breeder 36x18x12 frag tank? At what height from the top should I raise my egg crate?

Thanks

 

[A. Grandis]

If you had individual reflectors would be much better.
They will be OK if you know how to place the corals under that light, but won't be like if you had those individual reflectors, like the ATI.
Not a big deal though.
It is more important to choose the right bulbs for the SPS you're planning to keep.

Grandis.

 

[jackblow33]

Wich bulbs combination do you recommend on a 4 bulbs system for optimal growth?

 

[TylerHaworth]

Unfortunately that Current fixture is relative junk, however since the tank is only 12" deep I don't see an immediate problem if the SPS are up high, directly under the light, and your bulbs are replaced as they should be.

Three Blue Plus and a Coral Plus would be a good combination of bulbs. Two Blue Plus and two Coral Plus if you want a tank that is slightly less blue.

 

[Bill Nye]

I have 3 b+ 1 purple+ and I like it a lot.

 

[A. Grandis]

I agreed with TylerHarworth for the bulbs combo.
I actually like the KZ Coral Light better than ATI Coral Plus, but the difference is minor.
In the long run the KZ holds the color better. The ATI Coral Plus tends to get pinkish sooner. The KZ is more expensive.

Grandis.