T5 HO... 2 tubes or 4?

[root]

Hi all,

I've a 2.5x1.5x1.5 tank and I'm thinking of changing my lightings to a better set.

My temperature ranges from 25.8 - 27.9...average being around 26.8 always

I do not have a chiller and I'm cooling my tank using 2 Fans (profantec)

Qn:

Is it suitable to get 4 tubes of T5 HO? Will it be too hot or too bright for my tank?

Anyone has similiar setup?

your constructive comments is greatly appreciated!

you can PM me also.. thanks!

[ervine]

Well that depends on what you are keeping really... my 2.5x1.5x2ft tank uses 250W 20k MH and 2x24W 10k T5s and I still think it can be brighter...

But since you are not considering a chiller than go for maybe 6 t5s? but problem is like my tank at 2.5ft you probably need to get the 2ft T5s rather than the 3fts... but u can check the length of the 3fts, coz my 2ft T5s are actually shorter than 2ft... erm.. think it's a bit confusing..

Yah so really depends also on what you are keeping in the tank, FOWLR don even need T5s, LPS maybe can pull off with 4 tubes, SPS prob 6 tubes... not too sure abt that...

Then also need to consider what type of bulbs you want to run, 10k? 20k? etc etc..

[dr evil]

im having some promotion on the 4 tubes t5 fixture.....if u are interested.

[root]

yup i'm looking at your promotion there..

but my worry is whether the 4 T5s will be too hot. any one has any experience on it?

Also, hmmm.. what would be the best combo here... 2 blue 2 10k?.. or 3 white 1 blue? hmmmm..

[woonming]

Hi maybe you could add those PC fan from sim lim square to cool the temp down.

My 2 cents.

[ervine]

It's not very hot leh... I can touch my 2ft T5 tube without any problems...

Just add a fan loh...

[SBS_Transit]

get 4x24 better, if u get 2x24 later sure want to upgrade 1, like me , it wornt be that hot, get a fan if u want. the most 28,29.