T5 for 40 cube

[BkReefBaby]

how many bulbs should a t5 fixture have for a 40 cube dimensions are 24 X 20 X 19?! i have a kessil 360we makes the tank look great... great growth on the LPS but i haven't seen any growth from the sps and i don't think its the water parameters...I think i should supplement with T5 and call it quits on the Kessil....Any recommendations, ideas, suggestions would be great thanks again!


water parameters
Nitrate <.5
phosphate <.05
ph 8.1
ammonia 0
sallinity 1.026
Temp 77/78

 

[booth2010]

I think i should supplement with T5 and call it quits on the Kessil

Are you wanting to supplement the kessil with t5 or go t5 all the way?

I am no pro on t5 but If I went the supplement route and kept the kessil I would probably go with 2 t5s on either side for a total of 4.

If I went t5 only I would probably go with a 6 bulb fixture.

Hopefully a t5 pro will chime in as well.

 

[BkReefBaby]

I want to supplement but I would also give up the kessil if the T5s are that much better.

 

[Arron209]

I'd recommend the ati sunpower 6x24w. The dimensions will work with your tank and with 6 bulbs you'll have plenty of light so you can eliminate the kessil.

 

[ARVERLY]

I'd go with 4x24W ATI with two 24" blue reefbrite LEDs!