reflector ?

[o0jmadr0x0o]

75g tank and i have one 250 hqi on the right side
two 48" t5ho with individual reflectors actinics across
two 24" t5ho 65k on the left side no reflector


i can either add 2 more 24" 65k t5's on the left side of my tank or
put reflectors on the existing two 24" t5's
i cannot fit 4 bulbs with individual reflectors in my canopy

witch one will give me more usable light, i only intend on keeping softies, mush & stuff on that side, the tiny frags of sps will be under MH

 

[masterswimmer]

Wow, the lighting imbalance jumps out in the FTS picture. You won't believe the difference the reflectors make on the T5's. IceCap reflectors are incredible. Also, you might not have room for two more T5's, but why not add just one more with reflectors on all of them? You will be amazed at the difference.

T5 bulbs do not have internal reflectors. Therefore, you're losing 50% of the light from the bulb straight up!! With individual, highly polished, parabolic reflectors the light output will increase up to 300%.

Russ

 

[o0jmadr0x0o]

one bulbs not an option.
either 4 65k bulbs under a single reflector.
or 2 65k bulbs on individual reflectors.
witch would give me more effective lighting.

 

[masterswimmer]

I'm curious why you say one more bulb is not an option?