T5 for a 65gal

[jgraz]

Hey everyone, Got an upgrade coming up and im trying to decide between the ATI and TEK fixtures. The tank will be a standard 65gal 36'x18'x25'. I know the ATI is superior, but I got to think about my wallet also. I want to have the option to put what I want where I want within reason of course. Clams on the bed, acros in the lower reaches, you get the idea. Mixed reef. Will 6 bulbs be enough with these fixtures or should I bump to 8 bulbs?The way I figure is I will be fine with the 6x in the ATI but not sure about the TEK. Thanks in advance. John

 

[melosu58]

This is going to be a T5HO system? How many watts per bulb?

 

[jgraz]

Well it would be 39 watts per bulb. I understand that a system "needs" a certain number of watts per gal. I also understand that, that formula has been disproven time and time again

 

[Sharkbait54]

Well it would be 39 watts per bulb. I understand that a system "needs" a certain number of watts per gal. I also understand that, that formula has been disproven time and time again

Try this.