T5 lights for nano

[Darsh]

Hi all!

I’m trying to figure out a t5 lighting option for a friend. The tank is 60x25x30cm or 24x10x12 inches.
If going for only t5, are there any products to fit this size? I’m thinking of a light with 24w bulbs.
Also, would you recommend 2, 3 or even 4 tubes?
Thanks!

 

[therootcause]

Which of the dimensions are L x W x H?

 

[Darsh]

Which of the dimensions are L x W x H?

Exactly in that order :)

 

[therootcause]

Excellent. That's a tiny tank. 15 gallons? 2 bulb 24" T5 10" above the tank or if they want more spectral range a 4 bulb with a mix of bulbs. I love T5 and have them over my reef in combination with LED's. With something that small I would def get a par meter to ensure I wasn't blasting my corals.

 

[therootcause]

Here is an option. I have had a 6 bulb sunblaze that was an excellent fixture. You want T5 HO and a mix of bulbs designed for coral growth.

Amazon product ASIN B002P9MFW0
https://hydrobuilder.com/grow-light...EKvsFtWWiOc6vFbq8IrNJUG9oGWMEhBBoCp2sQAvD_BwE

 

[MoshJosh]

I am using a Vivosun 2 bulb 24" fixture on my 29 gallon, ATI coral plus and blue plus bulbs.

Looks like Vivosun doesn't make T5s anymore, but this looks similar:

Amazon product ASIN B0BJ1BHQDT

 

[MoshJosh]

Here is an option. I have had a 6 bulb sunblaze that was an excellent fixture. You want T5 HO and a mix of bulbs designed for coral growth.

Amazon product ASIN B002P9MFW0
https://hydrobuilder.com/grow-light...EKvsFtWWiOc6vFbq8IrNJUG9oGWMEhBBoCp2sQAvD_BwE

Something like this is probably a better option though!

 

[Darsh]

Thanks! That’s exactly the type of thing I’m looking for except that’s 31” and the length of the tank is 24”.
Do you know of something like this but one size down?

 

[Darsh]

I am using a Vivosun 2 bulb 24" fixture on my 29 gallon, ATI coral plus and blue plus bulbs.

Looks like Vivosun doesn't make T5s anymore, but this looks similar:

Amazon product ASIN B0BJ1BHQDT

Sorry I didn’t see that. Yea that’s more like it, do you hang yours from the ceiling or is there a stand available?

 

[MoshJosh]

Sorry I didn’t see that. Yea that’s more like it, do you hang yours from the ceiling or is there a stand available?

Mine sits on poly carbonate like right on the rim:

Picture when I get home

 

[MoshJosh]

Mine sits on poly carbonate like right on the rim:

Picture when I get home

 

[Midrats]

A four bulb 24" Sunpower if you can find one would offer a lot of flexibility and a blanket of light.

 

[oreo54]

Sorry I didn’t see that. Yea that’s more like it, do you hang yours from the ceiling or is there a stand available?

Topdogsellers on Amazon/eBay carries the Odyssey line of t5's
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1143143739...ar=414563118204&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Probably get some different bulbs.

4 tubes out of stock. Bit overkill anyways
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3020537518...d0dHRJwSXG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Darsh]

Wow quite a few good options. Thanks everyone!

 

[The Opinionated Reefer]

A four bulb 24" Sunpower if you can find one would offer a lot of flexibility and a blanket of light.

Best option by far!

 

[Darsh]

A four bulb 24" Sunpower if you can find one would offer a lot of flexibility and a blanket of light.

Best option by far!

Yes, also the priciest XD

 

[The Opinionated Reefer]

Yes, also the priciest XD

Look for used one. The difference in output par between a sunpower and other t5 units is massive.

 

[oreo54]

Look for used one. The difference in output par between a sunpower and other t5 units is massive.

100w over a 12" deep 10gal tank ..
I believe one can afford to lose some...

On a technical note, would like to see a comparison to these
https://growershouse.com/sun-blaster-nanotech-t5-ho-fixture-2-ft-1-lamp-strip-light-w-reflector
For clarity yea ATI fixtures are top notch.

 

[Darsh]

100w over a 12" deep 10gal tank ..
I believe one can afford to lose some...

On a technical note, would like to see a comparison to these
https://growershouse.com/sun-blaster-nanotech-t5-ho-fixture-2-ft-1-lamp-strip-light-w-reflector
For clarity yea ATI fixtures are top notch.

Yea I think 2 would would be enough for this size.
Those sound interesting, if I understand correctly you can link them together and put as many as you want/will fit?

 

[oreo54]

Yea I think 2 would would be enough for this size.
Those sound interesting, if I understand correctly you can link them together and put as many as you want/will fit?

AFAICT .yes.