New setup and lighting suggestion

[rodzuf]

Hello I plan on building a 120 Gallon tank 48X24X24 . I plan on keeping SPS mostly and some clams. Would the Aquactinics Constellation T5 High Output Fixtures 48 setup be suffucient to light this tank? Any other suggestions I prefer to stay with T5 due to heat and diffrent light options available?

Thanks

Rodney

 

[mukymuk]

I've recently been considering T5's as well. These links helped me:

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f6/some-t5-par-ratings-i-found-online-124049.html
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=12157487
http://www.michiganreefers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=677086

 

[cobbobby]

I'd pry go with a 2x 250w mh setup, 2x 250w lumen bright, or lumen max 3's. They will cover the tank well and provide good par for the corals. It will run you less cash as you'll need a good 8 bulb fixture or retro t5 setup to cover that much width. It will also be round the same wattage.

 

[rodzuf]

Thanks for the udpate. Im thinking ATI powermodule 8 or 10 bulb fixture.