Icecap T5's for 150 Gal

[Nanoreefbro]

Ok I am done setting up my tank and now I need to decide on what kind of lighting to use.. I looked at several brands and I decided to go with Icecap Retro T'5's from Reefgeek.com. My question is how many lights should I go with? I'm going back and forth about getting the 6 or 8 bulb configuration. For my tank I am going to be stocking mainly LPS but will be getting a few SPS within time.. :time: My tank dimensions are 48x30x24.. Here is a link of the lights.. Thanks


http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5..._Retrofit:_6-54W_T5_HO_Fluorescents_by_IceCap


http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5..._Retrofit:_8-54W_T5_HO_Fluorescents_by_IceCap

 

[Woodstock]

24" high, 6 t5's should be fine
30" high, 8 would be best.

If in doubt, get the set of eight.

I just set up my Icecap retro's. I went with dual 48" T5's for actinic supplementation for my dual 250 mh. The little lights are bright! I was very surprised.

 

[Nanoreefbro]

Really?? Do you have any pics?? I would love to see them.. I am leaning toward the 8 bulb but I have heard of alot of corals bleaching and what not because of the brightness..
Oh my tank is 48" in length.. 30" in depth.. 24" in height..

 

[Woodstock]

No, I just looked. I don't have any pics of just the actinics on.