davebailey46
Aquarium Advice Activist
T5 looks like the way to go for me. I ruled out Mh with local skyrocketing energy prices. SO...The new tank is 6' long 125 gal. I am thing about getting a 6x80 of 8x80 72 " fixture?
See here:
http://www.aquauniverse.com/compone.../category_id,51/option,com_phpshop/Itemid,31/
Is more wattage needed at 8x80=640 watts (5.12wpg) vs 6x80=480 watts (3.84wpg). I also do agree that WPG may not be a great rule assuming T5 is more powerful (lumens) then PC or VHO.
FYI- my corals are mostly softies with a hammer currently.
I think both seem to be enough power???
See here:
http://www.aquauniverse.com/compone.../category_id,51/option,com_phpshop/Itemid,31/
Is more wattage needed at 8x80=640 watts (5.12wpg) vs 6x80=480 watts (3.84wpg). I also do agree that WPG may not be a great rule assuming T5 is more powerful (lumens) then PC or VHO.
FYI- my corals are mostly softies with a hammer currently.
I think both seem to be enough power???