Enough light for SPS?

[Snarlax]

Would it be possible to keep the most light demanding SPS under 6 T5's in a 75 gallon tank? The bulbs will be overdriven by IC ballasts.

I'm thinking 3 KZ Coral Lights and 3 ATI blue plus (no actinics)

 

[kzoo]

Seen it done but they would need to be near the top of the tank.

 

[reefkoi]

I saw a tank in Denver recently, I think it was about a 75 or a 90 he had 6 T-5's and all his acros and even the blue croceas on the sand bed looked great!
He said individual reflectors for each bulb are a must to get a good high PAR out of them.
C

 

[rkl303]

I would say 6 t5's overdriven by ic660 would be enough but definately get good individual reflectors as well.

 

[Snarlax]

Thanks.

Maybe I'll go with MH since they're the same price as the IC retrofit package.

Are dual 250w halides with 2 VHO actinics too much heat for a 75 gallon tank?