PRW1988 Fish Gatherer Joined Mar 27, 2007 Messages 2,066 Reaction score 0 Location Canada Mar 30, 2009 #1 Well, I'm thinking about a DIY canopy for my 55gallon to make a reef. I'm using an Aqua Flora Plus by Quantum Aquatics, the bulbs are 40watts and T6. I was wondering if 4-6 of them would be enough lighting for a reef?
Well, I'm thinking about a DIY canopy for my 55gallon to make a reef. I'm using an Aqua Flora Plus by Quantum Aquatics, the bulbs are 40watts and T6. I was wondering if 4-6 of them would be enough lighting for a reef?
ben1987 Fish Aficionado Joined Sep 3, 2006 Messages 4,854 Reaction score 0 Location Sheffield, England Mar 31, 2009 #2 individual reflectors are a must when using tubes on a reef. T6's will be really hard to find in a marine colour. I would go for T5's if i were you.
individual reflectors are a must when using tubes on a reef. T6's will be really hard to find in a marine colour. I would go for T5's if i were you.
OP OP PRW1988 Fish Gatherer Joined Mar 27, 2007 Messages 2,066 Reaction score 0 Location Canada Mar 31, 2009 #3 K so T5's would be better, thanks.
ben1987 Fish Aficionado Joined Sep 3, 2006 Messages 4,854 Reaction score 0 Location Sheffield, England Mar 31, 2009 #4 yep