4-54W T5 HO Fluorescents

A few people I know have 2 x aquablue and 2 x pure actinic03 and are doing great. They original have 6000K, aquablue, and 2 x actinic03. They change the 6000K because of the color and w/ 216w T5, they don't need the 6000K for growth.

HTH.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7557137#post7557137 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kewlworm
A few people I know have 2 x aquablue and 2 x pure actinic03 and are doing great. They original have 6000K, aquablue, and 2 x actinic03. They change the 6000K because of the color and w/ 216w T5, they don't need the 6000K for growth.

HTH.
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Think Im going with 2=Actinic/Blue Plus,2= and Pure Actinic 03
 
Bulb choice is going to depend on what you want to keep and your choice of how blue or white you like your tank to look. This is what I am doing in mine, but keep in mind that I am not keeping SPS's on any of this tanks, but, if I was to keep sps then I will add a ge daylight bulb and make it 6 bulb overdriven by a ice cap 660 and 430, I hope i don't confuse you more.
By the way the aquablue is not blue but rather white light, dunno why is call like that!


blue+
aquablue
blue+
actinic (SA if you can get it)

or, replace the back blue+ with another aquablue if the first one would be too blue for you.

or b+
AB
B+
AB
 
if you run 2 blue+ and 2 actinic 03, i think you might find its a little too blue. Itll be REALLY blue


if you do like the blue color, but not extreme extreme.

id run 1 aqua blue and 3 blue+


2 aquablue and 2 blue+ will give you more of a 14k look.

id stay away from the actinic 03, they provide the lowest par, and look very similar to the blue+ anyhow.

the ge daylight bulb will give you the most par above them all, it will highlight the reds and yellows in your tank more. i ran it, and didnt like it too much though, it was a tad yellow for my tastes.

the majority of people run 2 aqua and 2 blue+(what i run) with great growht and color.


URI just came out with a t5 actnic too, might want to look into those. i bet its an awesome bulb.
 
Here's where I got my kit from. Saves you $60, great people. As for my bulb combination I have 2 6500k, 1 actinic, and 1 aquablue. I happen to like the color, it's just right on the white level, I'm not really into the blueish color, but it's mostly up to you. My corals are all doing fine and I have SPS, LPS, and softies, but hey if you don't like your combination just order new bulbs their not that expensive ($12-$25 +shipping) defenitly cheaper then MH bulbs.
 
How about the new URI T5 bulbs? \The same quality and reliabilty as VHO URI bulbs but in T5 configuration. No guessing working, just use a 1:1 ratio of daylight to actinics.
 
It's all a matter of personal preference. I found 3 Aquablue and 3 blue+ in my system a little too blue for my taste, and I now run 4 aquablue and 2 blue+. In your case I think 3 aquablue and 1 blue+ may be too white. When you order your bulbs you can order an extra aquablue so you can try different combinations to see what works for you.

Rob
 
wow...bulb bulb bulb....where to begin
I like the comb rogger said
b+
AB
B+
AB
maybe get a extra B+.....I like the 14K look
Thanks guys I may have some question about lights at the meeting, I also liked the icecap setup but didnt want to buy another ballast....
Brian aka (light shopping)...lol
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7561757#post7561757 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bawla47
if you want to drool Brian, this guy runs the same bulb setup as mine( as rogger suggested also) his tank is AMAZING!

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=639570
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Stunning!!!
Will be ordering my T5 next week........these will go on my new 75 RR AGA......Doing the plans now for my new 30gal sump/fuge.....Im going to do the 4 lamps..2 AB-2 B+ and leave some space in the top and maybe add 2 more bulbs down the road
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7559495#post7559495 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TitaniuIVI
Here's where I got my kit from. Saves you $60, great people. As for my bulb combination I have 2 6500k, 1 actinic, and 1 aquablue. I happen to like the color, it's just right on the white level, I'm not really into the blueish color, but it's mostly up to you. My corals are all doing fine and I have SPS, LPS, and softies, but hey if you don't like your combination just order new bulbs their not that expensive ($12-$25 +shipping) defenitly cheaper then MH bulbs.
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I noticed that the kit said (Bulbs sold separately) I think it would cost more money
 
hey, ya those are the ones. FWIW, i bought mine from a seller on ebay called seedsetc. he has a webpage also. i paid around 400+ for 7 bulbs and the teklight with shipping.

email him and see what kind of a price he can give you. he was the cheapest at the time, but id shop around to get the best price.

info@seedsetc.com
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7562802#post7562802 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bawla47
hey, ya those are the ones. FWIW, i bought mine from a seller on ebay called seedsetc. he has a webpage also. i paid around 400+ for 7 bulbs and the teklight with shipping.

email him and see what kind of a price he can give you. he was the cheapest at the time, but id shop around to get the best price.

info@seedsetc.com
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Thanks Jaymie...I send a email but didnt see any retro kits on the site
 
ohh, ya im not sure if he has those. i bought the 6x54 complete hood. I have it under the same dimensions as a 75, except a foot longer. so 6" on each side, i keep alot of lower light corals.


anyhow good luck, and welcome to the T5 club,(well soon i hope :) )
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7563817#post7563817 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Rogger Castells
seedsetc does not sell retro kits or just parts, try reefgeek.com they have the next best prices
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Rogger Question:
Sunlight Supply -vs- Icecap......I like the idea of dusk/dawn but dont think you can do it with the icecap.......Im looking at 48" Retrofit: 4-54W T5 HO Fluorescents...but its a toss up between the Sun or icecap.....?
 
If you are talking about dimmng a ballast, I dunno of any of these ballasts that can do this. However, if you are talking about the sequence in which the lights go on to produce that effect, it is going to be hard with a four lamp sys using the icecap 660 because this one ballast will fire all the bulbs, however if you go with 2-IC 440's then you can use each to fire 2 bulbs, in that way you can have each come on and off at different times.
The other thing you can do if you decide to upgrade later on to six bulb's, you can use an IC660 (4bulbs) and a IC440 (2Bulbs)
 
ok im going with:
Blueplus=4x54w Icecap retro
aquablue=2x54w Tek w/slr reflectors
B+
AB
B+
B+
AB
B+
 
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