T5s for 72" long x 28" deep tank?

[CookieJar]

I've read a lot of postive things about T5s and am interested in getting them for my future 150 gallon aquarium that would have mostly softies and LPS with a few SPS near the top).

To use T5s on an aquarium this size would I need to get 2 36" light fixtures (i.e. the 36", 6 bulb, 234 watt HO T5), or are there any 5' T5 light fixtures & bulbs made for aquariums that would work?

Or should I focus on a MH/ VHO option since the tank is so long?

thanks!

 

[bassnman11]

The selection of 5 ft bulbs is limited. I think most people are using 4 footers and staggering them.Use icecap 660 ballast for a tank as deep as yours. T5s run cooler and take less current than halides.

 

[flyingace2005]

http://www.aquactinics.com/Store/T5_HO_Lighting_Systems.htm
72" Fixture at the bottom. I got mine a month ago and love it.