sps T5 lighting for a 90 gallon

[ejpreefer]

Just wondering what you would feel would be best for a 90 gallon reef? I will be getting T5 lighting.

4 feet by 18 inches by 20 inches high.

Will be keeping sps corals all types.

What fixture and type and how many bulbs would you go with 3 feet bulbs or 4 feet bulbs?

 

[oscarslr]

4 foot fixture 4 bulbs 2 ati blue plus 1 purple plus 1 aquablue special, I would shoot for a quality fixture ati/tek

 

[mjdf]

I would sugest no less then a 6 bulb fixture if you are keeping sps. Go with Ati.

 

[Felixc395]

6 bulb 48" ATI. Three or four ATI blue plus, 2 or three aquablue specials, one purple plus.

All you need to know and more is in the link. Tell me what you think. The fixture will not in any way let you down.

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/ATI/SunPower_Fixtures/48_inch__6x54W_SunPower_T5_High-Output_Fixture_w!_Bulbs_by_ATI

 

[unbelievable]

If u got the money ATI is best however I have been keeping sps with my 6 bulb tek quite nicely for years now. I run 4 ATI blue plus 1uvl actinic white and 1 75/25 bulb. Great color and growth.

 

[RebelReef]

I'll be making the switch from MH to T5 as well. I have a 24'' deep 90g. How do you guys think a 6x54 Sunpower will do? Or should I be looking into an
8x54 Sunpower. I want to be able to grow SPS on the bottom of the tank. Sorry for jacking the thread a little.

 

[TomNeely]

I use the 48" 6 bulb sunpower on my 75 gallon. 3 ati blue plus and 3 6500k. Works great and grows my sps like crazy!

 

[stevedola]

90g is 6" deeper than a 75g. I think that youd be better served with 8 bulb ATI Sunpower

 

[Pallobi]

imo its not a matter of what brand, like you dont NEED ati by any means, but they are certainly one of the best, if not thee best... the tek lights are great and EVERYONE (well basically) seems to have good results with them... at 20" your tank isnt a 90, i think a 75 like mine... my self you could say i have too much light, or at least more than is needed... i have a tek light, the 8 bulb 48" fixture... i think you would be fine with a 6 bulb, and i would get that over the 4 bulb... i got my 2nd teklight, the one i am speaking of when i upgraded in january... personally, i am very happy with this sunlight supply company, the maker of tek lights, and plan on purchasing my retros from them when i upgrade to my next lighting setup, which will also be t5... the price is great too as i get mine from BRS, which is actually cheaper than buying them direct... for my 8 bulb fixture and all new bulbs, with a 25% off the bulbs when you buy a fixture special BRS has at this time, it cost me about $502 shipped... and i am very pleased with every thing about it... my spread and coverage, ability to setup the bulbs and spectrum at will, and its penetration (as i have had sps which where not new to my system, 2" from the bottom, amd bleach when i change even a few bulbs in the bulb configuration)... again, the 8 bulb is overkill, but i would get the 6 bulb if i were you, or at least i recommend them greatly... GL

 

[Pallobi]

90g is 6" deeper than a 75g. I think that youd be better served with 8 bulb ATI Sunpower

no, a STANDARD 90g is jus a bit taller than 24" in height and my 75g is 21", but deeper jus the same