anyone keeping sps,clams on sandbed with t-5's

[drew22to375]

Still trying to decide between t-5 or MH on my 180. anyone keeping sps, clams on the sandbed with t-5's with a 24" tall tank. Is it possible with the t-5's am a little concerned with the height. I will be using the good reflectors and overdriving the 80w bulbs with icecap ballast.

Thankx Drew..

 

[Snprhed]

I don't think that would be a good Idea. You might be able to do gigas but I think it would be best not to.

 

[samsfishnchips]

Snprhed,

have info to back that up?

drew22to375,

it seems you want mh, because even though it has been shown to you that
1. Is it possible with the t-5's - yes

with even regular ballast, more so with icecap ballast, which can overdrive bulbs, given even greater par

re-thinking my t-5 lighting again for 180g

good luck with your choice,

sam

 

[old salty]

I have a clam on my sandbed (22 inch high tank) lit with T5s. No issues so far; had it about a month now.