4x39w ati for sps ?????

[Eric23]

So I have a 57 36x18x20 that right now is mostly lps, bubble tips, and a long tentacle nem... I want to do a few so frags but I'm also looking into switching over to T5 from my kessils...

I have someone willing to trade a 4x39w dimmable ATI fixture for my two kissil A360WE's but I was really looking for a 6x39w because I didn't think a 4 bulb would be ok for my nems and future sps plans ???

After some searching I've seen a few tanks running 4x39w with good sps growth and nice looking nems. What do you all think ?

 

[Tariq]

Your tank is not too deep, 4 x 39 should work out fine.

ATI Coral plus and Blue plus are two of the best bulbs for sps. I have both, plus actinic which is just ok.
It's time to replace my bulbs and I plan to get KZ New gen (14K spectrum) and KZ Super blue.
Between these two, you won't need additonal actinic or purple bulbs.

Tidal Gardens on Youtube has a great video on different T5 bulbs, certainly watch that.

Light in my opinion, is second after flow, specially for sps.
Another great video to watch on Youtube is a talk by Jason Fox.

 

[Eric23]

Thanks for the reply and the links I'll check them out

 

[Mrx7899]

I have a 4x39 over roughly the same size tank and it's supports my sps and a clam just fine.

 

[smh254]

4x39 dimmable fixture 2 blue+ 2 coral+ on a 40b.

 

[Eric23]

Yeah that's what I'm going for

 

[Scorpius]

Keep you Kessil's and supplement with T5's. I did and my SPS love me for it. You'll thank me later.

 

[Eric23]

@Scorpius what did you supplement with ?

 

[Scorpius]

@Scorpius what did you supplement with ?

4-24in T5's retrofits. I shall call it Light Zilla.

3- A360's down the middle.
2- 24in T5's in front/behind the Kessils.

 

[Tariq]

When it comes to sps and T5, this tank by Big E has a wealth of excellent information.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/big-e-rimless-80g-sps.206607/

 

[Eric23]

Yeah this guy has a 4x54w t5 light growing some amazing colonies..

 

[MrSkumfrog]

It could also give you room for these:

https://sbreeflights.com/sbar-suppl...mental-5050-bar-lights.html#/5-sbar_sizing-36