Switching from LED to T5

[ThePriceSeliger]

Like the title says, with my ambitious SPS dreams, I've decided to ditch the Kessils for an API. My questions are, my tank is 48"W x 18"D x 16"H, should I be using a 36" or 48", 6 or 8 bulb, dimmable or just the sunpower? Will I need to consider the heat from the lights, or will it be negligible?

All help and information is greatly appreciated!

 

[hybridazn]

Get the 48" model. Being your tank is only 16" deep a 6 bulb would be enough I believe. As for dimmable that is entirely up to you, but if you can afford it thats what I would do.

 

[ThePriceSeliger]

Does the dimming feature allow me to dim each bulb individually or is it separated into the same 2 channels?

 

[hybridazn]

Its seperated by what bulbs are driven by the ballast you want to dim.

 

[gacolt]

48'' 6 bulb sunpower.that's what im running over my 48x24x16 tank beast of a light.

as for heat I keep my light running for 9hours and my temp swing is around .7 degree and I live in hotlanta so I don't that as a problem for you living in Denver but that also depends on your homes temp and what not

 

[chefjpaul]

I just now emailed ATI same question for same situation.
Ditching the kessils in my new build this fall