SPS Lighting Question

[rolodex1]

I have an AGA 125g 72"x18"x21" and was thinking about switching from a 250w MH system to a T5 system (Heat Issues/Power Bill). I was wondering what size bulbs people are using on a 72" tank. I was looking at 48" bulbs and 60" bulbs, so any advise on tube size and quantity of bulbs would be great. Also, any pics of your systems with color combinations would be great.

Thanks,
Shawn

 

[BuckeyeTodd]

you're going to want 60 inch, and six bulbs or eight bulbs if you're an all sps tank

 

[tang daddy]

The costs and heat issues won't differ much using t5 or mh, you should look into led if you want to run cooler and save $$ on power consumption. Just my .02 cents....