T5 TEK 54w X 8 Bulb combo ideas

[mbrady4him]

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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">My light should be in On Tuesday the 28th, I am new to the T5 thing and need help with bulb combination ideas, I have a 14K 175w MH on a 29 Gal tank that I am pleased with but would like to know what works well and what bulbs to stay away from. I was looking on here last night and came across a link to some PAR reading that someone had done I will look over that again but was just looking for Ideas, the new light is for a 75 that I'm building, here is a pic, I'm going to make sure I have good ventilation on the hood and then it's stain and finish time for the stand.</span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I'm getting excited about my new tank, I got a Red Sea controller for the Power heads and I picked up A Sea Swirl for the return, I also found a Euro Reef RS-6 2+ or RS-135 skimmer. I plan on doing Kalkwasser to replaced evaporated water, but considering Calcium Reactor, just don't know if it is worth the trouble in equipment room and added cost. I have a cut down 55Gal tank I was going to use for the sump, but I'm considering cutting down a 75 Gal tank that I have for added volume and space for a refugium. I Would like to know what ideas come to mind for the sump/refugium and any other advice you would like to give would be welcomed.
Thanks in advance for your time and your help</span></span>
Mark

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[weaglereefer]

Good looking tank! Did you make the stand yourself?


As for bulbs, check out ATI Aquablue Special and Blue +, UVL Super Actinic and Aquasun, and finally a Fiji Purple.

 

[mbrady4him]

Yes, Ash and Birch plywood, the stand is longer than the tank so I can put a full 48" tank for the sump.

 

[weaglereefer]

Well if you can fit an 18" deep (front to back) tank, I'd recommend a 40 breeder. It's 36x18x13. This gives you plenty of room for a large drain/skimmer section, room for a fuge (figure 12" of the length) and room for a return pump section. You'll also have some space outside the sump for other equipment like a kalk stirrer or calcium reactor, 2-part chemicals, food, etc.

 

[mbrady4him]

Light is here, wow is this thing big, I think I might have been able to get away with a 54w X 6, but bigger is always better right? This has got to be the most reflective thing I have ever looked at.

Would still like your input for bulb combinations,
Thanks
Mark

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[smoothie]

Nice! Are you going to sell the 175w setup?

 

[mbrady4him]

No, the 175 mh is on my 29 Gal reef, I may sell the 29Gal tank and all when I get the 75 up and running, that may be a long time at this rate.

 

[smoothie]

I know the feeling on that. Better to take your time and get it right and the way you want it first time around

 

[salt reefer]

look at oz tank build he has a great lighting layout he uses its 8 t5's i

 

[weaglereefer]

What is the size of that thing? A 75 is only 18" front to back, and I'd imagine the outside bulbs will be lighting up the floor or the glass, not much else. Might be a good spot for actinics.