Anyone mixing D120 with T5?

[bigzman]

Hello all, Was wondering if any d120 user here are mixing their units with t5 or thinking of doing it? I have 210 gallon dt and since I changed over from 3mh with t5 to 3 d120 sps coloration has not been the same.

Thoughts on the idea?

 

[djsmallz]

I added my 4 bulb t5 to my d120 about a month and a half ago haven't notice much on a change yet, although I will be upgrading tanks this week

 

[bigzman]

What bulbs did you get?

 

[djsmallz]

3 ati blue plus and 1 atinic, but I should also add that I did replace some leDS. I swapped out a few whites for blue and added 6 violets, everything's seems to like the led swap

 

[bigzman]

I think I am going to take out some of those whites as well. Problem I fear is spending any more money on this on my d120. Feel like my money is better spent going back to mh. If I add t5 I can use those with mh pendants.

 

[MJNTWise]

You can always replace the led panels for $75.....Thinking about doing that myself,

 

[djsmallz]

I got my leds during reef breeders monthly group buy the leds are only like .70 . That being said I'm sure in the long run the t5s would be a great addition I getting a better t5 for my new setup. Current is Odyesea 24" 4 bulb. Need a 48 For new tank.

 

[djsmallz]

You can always replace the led panels for $75.....Thinking about doing that myself,

What would you go with?

 

[bigzman]

MJNTWise,

Thanks for tip but I think I am done investing in LED for now. great for LPS


Djsmallz,

I think I am going to wait out this LED craz and go back to 250mh 14k and add the t5 all true actinic like I had before.

 

[bigzman]

MJNTWise,

if you did replace panel what layout would you use?

Regards,
Z

 

[MJNTWise]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2289375&page=2

Look at post 36....Also great info about the d120....

 

[rogergolf66]

3 ati blue plus and 1 atinic, but I should also add that I did replace some leDS. I swapped out a few whites for blue and added 6 violets, everything's seems to like the led swap

Can I ask why use a spot up on actinic when the led blue does a much better job of creating the pop and that is also the design of the t5 actinic but doesn't do it very well. also the actinic has very par so just wondering. Seems like that slot could be used better.

Also I think the LEDs are great at the blue wave length so why use the t5 for the same spectrum? I would think u would have gone with the color producing bulbs purple plus, coral plus. Just my thoughts curious why or how u decided what u did?

Roger

 

[Jwill1212]

I am currently looking for a very slim 2 x 54T5 HO set up. I am running 2 x Ocean Revive A026 LED fixtures and want to add 2 coral plus bulbs........As far as blues with my current LED fixtures, they have more than enough, even at 75%.

Joe

 

[djsmallz]

Can I ask why use a spot up on actinic when the led blue does a much better job of creating the pop and that is also the design of the t5 actinic but doesn't do it very well. also the actinic has very par so just wondering. Seems like that slot could be used better.

Also I think the LEDs are great at the blue wave length so why use the t5 for the same spectrum? I would think u would have gone with the color producing bulbs purple plus, coral plus. Just my thoughts curious why or how u decided what u did?

Roger

I only used that layout as it was the layout I had before the d120. I was using the t5, a kessil a150 and a small diy 10bulb led fixture. Just trying to see it would help any but like you said not much difference with all blues

 

[djsmallz]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2289375&page=2

Look at post 36....Also great info about the d120....

Layout looks nice

 

[bigzman]

I like that lay out. Mjntwise I called reefbreeders today to find out about replacing panel. I think Luke or lugo was the guy I spoke too. It is worth looking into for the price he quoted. I do like the layout suggested on the other thread

 

[bigzman]

I think I am going to try it with one unit. I will add plenty of 420. As I only
have two 420 now. Any other recommend layouts?

 

[MJNTWise]

I like that lay out. Mjntwise I called reefbreeders today to find out about replacing panel. I think Luke or lugo was the guy I spoke too. It is worth looking into for the price he quoted. I do like the layout suggested on the other thread

How much did they tell you?

 

[bigzman]

50 plus shipping. If I were to choose their default template it would be quick. If custom it would take longer.

 

[MJNTWise]

Cool...Let me know what you decide....I might order 2 new ones too...