Euro Aquatics E5 Led/T5 lamp

[krzyphsygy]

Anyone using the blue pop bulb? This sounds really promising? I have always wanted the led blue pop on my system but run t5s so I never get it. I have thought about other led strips but the only ones I think would give me what I am looking for are really expensive. Reef Brites.
Just thought these could give that missing blue pop on t5 set ups. Par is not a real concern on the blue pop bulbs for me because I get plenty from my t5 ATI

 

[gcarroll]

There are a few people loving the blue pop in reviews for that exact reason. Do a search on this and various forums. You wants are exactly why that bulb has been a big hit.

 

[bigmatt]

I have 2 in my ati t5 fixture, 4 super blues, 2 figi purple 2 blue pop, i like them when they actually turn on. But they dont come on with my timer, have to turn it on and of then on before they light up

 

[krzyphsygy]

I have 2 in my ati t5 fixture, 4 super blues, 2 figi purple 2 blue pop, i like them when they actually turn on. But they dont come on with my timer, have to turn it on and of then on before they light up

So you totaly love the bulbs? How do they compare to rhe blue plus in terms of actinic pop. Better or the same? Why wont they come on with your timers?

 

[JavyJaverson]

i have two 60" blue pops and i love them so far. they're pretty much a strip of royal blue leds but very diffused with no hot spots. They look just like a t5 lamp as far as their encasement and light spread. The only issue i have with them is the sag, they weren't made rigid enough and it sags in the middle. Last i heard they are working on clips to support them in the middle. As far as start up issues, i do not have that problem, that may be an isolated incident.

 

[krzyphsygy]

i have two 60" blue pops and i love them so far. they're pretty much a strip of royal blue leds but very diffused with no hot spots. They look just like a t5 lamp as far as their encasement and light spread. The only issue i have with them is the sag, they weren't made rigid enough and it sags in the middle. Last i heard they are working on clips to support them in the middle. As far as start up issues, i do not have that problem, that may be an isolated incident.

So how do you compare them to blue plus as far as color and brightness?

 

[jdm1114]

So how do you compare them to blue plus as far as color and brightness?

They provide much more pop then B+ but are not as bright (in my opinion)

 

[Manfredo]

i have two 60" blue pops and i love them so far. they're pretty much a strip of royal blue leds but very diffused with no hot spots. They look just like a t5 lamp as far as their encasement and light spread. The only issue i have with them is the sag, they weren't made rigid enough and it sags in the middle. Last i heard they are working on clips to support them in the middle. As far as start up issues, i do not have that problem, that may be an isolated incident.

+1 - I have them on my ATI fixture, they do sag a little but still work perfectly. They work perfectly with my ATI Dimmable fixture and they also Dim well. No startup issues whatsoever for me.

 

[krzyphsygy]

+1 - I have them on my ATI fixture, they do sag a little but still work perfectly. They work perfectly with my ATI Dimmable fixture and they also Dim well. No startup issues whatsoever for me.

So is the pop, led pop or t5 pop? Their is a big difference in the color. I have a radion I use for frag swaps and the blue that it gives off is soooo deep blue. Gives ever fllouresence strain on the coral a light. Lol.

 

[Manfredo]

So is the pop, led pop or t5 pop? Their is a big difference in the color. I have a radion I use for frag swaps and the blue that it gives off is soooo deep blue. Gives ever fllouresence strain on the coral a light. Lol.

It's an LED pop. PM me with your email and I'll send you a short video if you like

 

[Manfredo]

I figured others may want to see this as well, this is a video I took of the Blue Pop on my ATI 48" fixture, these are 2 Blue Pop running at approx 93%. Sorry for the not so great quality but the Blue tends to mess with my camera. Hopefully it helps.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15349516/ledt5/2016-02-05%2023.32.20.mov

 

[krzyphsygy]

Thanks for the video. I was unable to open it though.

 

[krzyphsygy]

Never mind, I got it...looks awesome

 

[Polyp Addict]

Would it be better to add 1 blue pop or reef brite to my ATI fixture?

 

[gcarroll]

A Reefbrite is stronger. It all depends what your goal is.

 

[Manfredo]

Would it be better to add 1 blue pop or reef brite to my ATI fixture?

I added 2 Blue Pop to my 6 bulb 48" ATI fixture and I'm happy with the results.

 

[Polyp Addict]

A Reefbrite is stronger. It all depends what your goal is.

I'm wanting a cleaner look without having to add the reef brite onto my ATI fixture. Plus want that LED pop from the light

I added 2 Blue Pop to my 6 bulb 48" ATI fixture and I'm happy with the results.

Did you put both blue pops on opposite ends?

 

[Manfredo]

I'm wanting a cleaner look without having to add the reef brite onto my ATI fixture. Plus want that LED pop from the light



Did you put both blue pops on opposite ends?

I added them on Ch1 which is the 2nd bulb in from the front/back - this way I can control them independently and run the blue's longer if I want to

 

[Polyp Addict]

I added them on Ch1 which is the 2nd bulb in from the front/back - this way I can control them independently and run the blue's longer if I want to

Does it make a big difference?

 

[Manfredo]

Does it make a big difference?

Depends what you want to do with them, I like to run all blue for about an hour before/after all my other lights turn on/off (Sunrise/Sunset). To do this, I needed to run them on Ch1 so they could have their own start/end times. That's just what I like, others may have different opinions