light Question

[Tanked]

Would a 2 bulb be sufficient for this tank or should I go with a 4 bulb or even a 6 t5 setup?The tank is 20x16x6

Thanks.

 

[subielover]

Depending on what you want to keep, I would try to get at least 4 bulbs over it. If you keep the lights a bit higher up, you should be able to cover most of the tank.

 

[JiggyReefer]

if it was mine i'd go 4 bulb more color combinations

 

[650-IS350]

4 bulb more color combinations +1

I've done 8 on a 100gal standard before.

 

[Tanked]

I am planning on keeping all my le chalices and acans,so mostly sps.so I am stuck between the 4 bulb 4x24 now or a nova extreme 6 bulb 6x18.Which would be better?

 

[Tanked]

actually now that I have looked I think I will stay away from the 18 watt bulbs because I see there is not as much variety as with the 24 watt bulbs.So I guess I am going with a 4 bulb fixture,so now what bulb combo would be best for lps mostly?

 

[Tanked]

no one can offer a good combo?

 

[subielover]

3 ATI blue plus and a KZ fiji purple would look nice, IMO.

 

[mr_X]

you don't need alot of light for most lps, besides maybe a few chalices. i wouldn't use alot of daylight lamps over a 6" deep tank unless you are putting sps in it.

 

[Tanked]

I am looking for mostly growth so I am not worried about asthetics,I just want my chalices to grow,grow,grow.