Lighting help

[Aron_Dip]

Hey guys need some help and advice on lighting for my tank its a (48x15x12 135ltr) iv been looking at a T5 setup see below specs..

LIGHT SPEC...

• Black T5 Aquarium Light (4 bulbs) 120cm
  Measurements: 120 X 24 X 6 cm
  Fits up to 123cm length tanks
  Power: 216W (4 X 54W)

Is this ok?? (Tanks will be running co2)

Cheers guys

 

[curefan]

I reckon this is more than enough light.....I dont think you would need all bulbs on all the time. Is there the option to just have 2 of them on for a period??? (im no light expert BTW).

Cheers, Dave.

 

[clonitza]

2x54w without reflectors is the limit your tank size can handle without issues if the lamp is close to the water surface ~6".

 

[John S]

Thats very high lighting. In the old days 4 watts per gallon would be considered high, you would have just over 7 WPG. Two tubes on would be more than enough so you may want to look at a lower lighting system. The greater the light, the greater the chance you will run into problems.

 

[Aron_Dip]

Cheers for the reply's guys they do have the option to have just the two on but there is a cheaper light with 2 X 54W (with reflectors) it sits in the rim of the tank id say about 7-10" above the water will this be better suited??

Cheers