USCGReefer
Community Member
Hi,
I just picked up an old school Marine Land T5/ 3 Halide 72" fixture.
Only thing that I can see is wrong with it other than needing to be cleaned a bit, is the end caps are missing. This may be a long shot but does anyone happen to have a broken one laying around and don't want the end caps? or anyone find an alternative to what was there previously, maybe something with fans?
Second question:
I am planning on using this on a 180 that was given to me but running it lite. 4 (instead of 8) T5's, 2 Halides. And then also use 2 Orbit Marine Pro's that were given with the tank. So would have T5, Halide, and LED.
Is that too much/not enough/ok lighting for a mixed reef mostly LPS/SPS? I feel like if I had the combo fixture fully loaded with 8 T5 and 3 Halide, it would be too much with the LEDs. But if I go lite on the fixture and add the LEDs it would give a good spectrum.
Any input welcome. Thanks!
I just picked up an old school Marine Land T5/ 3 Halide 72" fixture.
Only thing that I can see is wrong with it other than needing to be cleaned a bit, is the end caps are missing. This may be a long shot but does anyone happen to have a broken one laying around and don't want the end caps? or anyone find an alternative to what was there previously, maybe something with fans?
Second question:
I am planning on using this on a 180 that was given to me but running it lite. 4 (instead of 8) T5's, 2 Halides. And then also use 2 Orbit Marine Pro's that were given with the tank. So would have T5, Halide, and LED.
Is that too much/not enough/ok lighting for a mixed reef mostly LPS/SPS? I feel like if I had the combo fixture fully loaded with 8 T5 and 3 Halide, it would be too much with the LEDs. But if I go lite on the fixture and add the LEDs it would give a good spectrum.
Any input welcome. Thanks!
