T5's enough for bta

[Roachbeef19]

I have the hybrid light with the 4 t5 bulbs. Are they enough for bta's or not? Don't wanna run my led's till I get through the bad algae phase.

 

[40g Nano]

You will need your led’s
T5 s can only grow softies and some lps
You will want to let your tank establish for about 6 months with stable parameters to get a nem

 

[joseserrano]

You’ll be fine. If the bta wants more light it will move

 

[Dbichler]

I had btas under power compacts grow and split t5s are plenty good

 

[92Miata]

I had btas under power compacts grow and split t5s are plenty good

Yup. I used to have BTAs in one of my sumps running curlique florescent bulbs.

Mine in my Nuvo 40 under xr30 gen 3 is sitting in the front corner, on the bottom - I'd be surprised if its getting 50 par.

 

[magicwhistle]

Why would you NEED LEDs at all? Genuine question.

My tank is running of entirely t5s.

 

[ianryd]

I had BTA's under 4 t5s before LEDs were a thing, they did great.

 

[40g Nano]

Oh I thought nems needed a ton of light

 

[WIReefer]

You will need your led’s
T5 s can only grow softies and some lps
You will want to let your tank establish for about 6 months with stable parameters to get a nem

You can grow any coral you would like with the right t5 setup.

 

[madweazl]

You will need your led’s
T5 s can only grow softies and some lps

Just straight up bad information here.

 

[SamMule]

You will need your led’s
T5 s can only grow softies and some lps
You will want to let your tank establish for about 6 months with stable parameters to get a nem

This is all wrong.
T5's will grow everything just fine. Many claim they do a better job than LED's.

Your BTA will do great under T5's
However, most recommend waiting until your tank is mature to add an anemone.

 

[BMW540]

You will need your led’s
T5 s can only grow softies and some lps

100% wrong.