enough light?

[rockindacheeks]

Ive got one 250w Phoenix 14k lamp over my 36" long tank. Its positioned right in the middle with a good reflector. Would this be enough light for my tank? i also have 2 39w T5 lamps. The tank is 24" tall by 18" wide. I want to keep SPS. I guess what i really want to know is if i can keep SPS all over the tank...

 

[yoboyjdizz]

Which reflector? Should be alright i would keep the sps more towards the middle then work your way to the outersides and see if they still are doing well...

 

[rockindacheeks]

its similar to the SLS lumen Max 3

 

[yoboyjdizz]

Well i know the SLS lumen max is good for 3ft so you should be ok... Same reflectors im getting.

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

It looks like you are trying to light a 58g tank. That lighting system should be fine. I would focus on water parameters now.

 

[rockindacheeks]

Ive got water parameters in check... just wanted to make sure i had enough light

 

[stereomandan]

Yes, but keep them under the MH light, not off to the sides as mentioned. It is enough light, especially if you have daylight bulbs for T5's, but I'm guessing that they are blue to suppliment your MH correct?

Dan

 

[rockindacheeks]

one is actinic and one is a daylight 11,000K

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

That should be far more than enough to keep whatever SPS you want. Even in the more shaded areas. Just don't expect spectacular growth

 

[rockindacheeks]

beautiful... thanks