T5 lighting question

[haiyzues]

Hi all I currently run 6 bulbs on My 75 gallon. I want to know if I can only use 4 bulbs. I don't have my rockwork all he way to the top and I only have softies lps and zoas. Any input guys? Thanks for your time

 

[skene]

You can run just one set of lights on your 75, if you were looking to conserve energy. However keep in mind that if you do, if you have any particular corals that require decent amounts of light placed at the bottom of the tank they may not enjoy the lack thereof.
There is always an exception to the rule... so try it, and if your corals do not like it... you will be able to tell.

 

[haiyzues]

You can run just one set of lights on your 75, if you were looking to conserve energy. However keep in mind that if you do, if you have any particular corals that require decent amounts of light placed at the bottom of the tank they may not enjoy the lack thereof.
There is always an exception to the rule... so try it, and if your corals do not like it... you will be able to tell.

You mean just two bulbs?

 

[skene]

no. If you have a 6 bulb fixture. 1 switch controls 2 bulbs, and the other should control 4 bulbs on that fixture. So keep the switch that controls 2 bulbs off and only utilize that 1 switch that controls 4 bulbs.

 

[haiyzues]

no. If you have a 6 bulb fixture. 1 switch controls 2 bulbs, and the other should control 4 bulbs on that fixture. So keep the switch that controls 2 bulbs off and only utilize that 1 switch that controls 4 bulbs.

Oh ok I see what you meant cause I have an 8 bulb but I only use 6

Thanks