Help on lights

[Beau_123]

Do these lights work for a reef tank I have a 55g and i am just getting started. They are 48" inch 216w t5 aquarium light fixture reef fish tank. Thanks.

 

[ccCapt]

That sounds like a 4 bulb fixture. Depending on the type of reflectors it has, it's fine for low light corals like mushrooms, zoas, polyps and leathers and might be OK for some medium light LPS corals. Not enough for high light demanding SPS corals.

 

[Beau_123]

So could I keep nems.

 

[ccCapt]

No. Not enough for an anemone.

 

[Beau_123]

There is double arc built in reflectors.

 

[Beau_123]

With the reflectors can I keep nems.

 

[ccCapt]

No. A 4 bulb fixture won't work for anemones. They require very high lighting, similar to the needs of SPS corals.

 

[Beau_123]

What are some really cheep fixture that work.

 

[Psychocircus91]

What are some really cheep fixture that work.

Really cheap doesn't get you much in this hobby, unless you find something used

 

[Beau_123]

Well what is a reasonable priced light that will support everything.

 

[54seaweed]

follow this tread
everyone put out a few different setups
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/what-lights-do-you-use-239690.html

might help you decide

the setup I use was $275.
and supports everything I have sps ,softies,

 

[Convict2161]

Your not gonna find cheap IMO a good six or even 8 bulb fixture T5 HO, metal halide fixture or LED's. non of which IMO will be "cheap"

http://aquariumsupplies.marinedepot.com/search?w=t5 HO fixtures &modaf=null

 

[Beau_123]

Will a 4 bulb work.

 

[Convict2161]

Will a 4 bulb work.

Depends on what you want to keep. Nems, sps need ALOT of light a 6 bulb would be better IMO or LED's

 

[54seaweed]

I run the 4 bulb along with led my clam loves them

 

[rob_stl_mo]

Been doing a lot of reading because I'm gathering everything to start my tank. I'm looking to buy two "Tao tronic" 120w led lights. They are anywhere from 140-180 depending on the options. Haven't heard any bad about them.

 

[Beau_123]

What if I put another marineland double bright.

 

[Beau_123]

Anyone know

 

[Convict2161]

Are you talking the reef capable ones or the regular double brights? If your talking the regular ones. I wouldn't waste the money on 2 fixtures when you buy 1 really good fixture.

 

[Beau_123]

Is the marineland reef capable work for nems.