mjck Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Exploring the possibilities to upgrade my 2ft-ish tank... I am looking at maximising the tank size without changing the lightset (6x 24w ATI sunpower). Would there be any compromise for a choice of 30" tank width rather than sticking to the standard 2ft? This will be an sps dominated tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jquek Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I am wondering along the same lines too, but I am contemplating about switching to T5s for my 30" by 30" tank and not sure how many tubes will be sufficient. Quote Specs Return pump: 2 x Eheim 1260 (with 1 pumped to chiller before returning to main) Chiller: Hailea HC-500A (1/2 hp) Skimmer: Deltec SC2060 Lightings: 8 x 24W ATI Sunpower T5 fixture Wavemakers: Vortech MP40, MP10, Tunze nanostream 6045 Additives: TLF C-balance (2 parts Ca and Alk) via Kamoer 3 channel dosing pump; Polyp-lab Reef Resh; FM color elements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Imo, use 2ft T5 tube supplement with LED or alternatively DIY a complete LED lightset for odd sized tank..sure no problem...lol! Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sunny03 Posted January 17, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 17, 2013 Last time I am using 8 tubes for my 30 in cube .. and I found that both side 3in does not received enough. Sps brown out If going to diy I suggest to place the t5 tube to the full length in stag formation. Quote Selling big game fishing equipment. Stella 20k / 17k .. made in Japan jigging blue rose / kabuzu popping rod... pm for prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jquek Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Last time I am using 8 tubes for my 30 in cube .. and I found that both side 3in does not received enough. Sps brown out If going to diy I suggest to place the t5 tube to the full length in stag formation. Hi bro, when you say 3"does not receive enough light, do you mean 3" along the length of the tube? Stag formation means for e.g.: -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ?? Quote Specs Return pump: 2 x Eheim 1260 (with 1 pumped to chiller before returning to main) Chiller: Hailea HC-500A (1/2 hp) Skimmer: Deltec SC2060 Lightings: 8 x 24W ATI Sunpower T5 fixture Wavemakers: Vortech MP40, MP10, Tunze nanostream 6045 Additives: TLF C-balance (2 parts Ca and Alk) via Kamoer 3 channel dosing pump; Polyp-lab Reef Resh; FM color elements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sunny03 Posted January 17, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 17, 2013 Yes you aee right .. but I prefer 1 by 1 ... instate of 2 to have better spread Quote Selling big game fishing equipment. Stella 20k / 17k .. made in Japan jigging blue rose / kabuzu popping rod... pm for prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjck Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks Bros, but i am using a light set... cannot be staggered. looks like I will be going back to the drawing board.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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