How do I set my T5HO lighting?

[spyspider]

Im setting up a ten tubular lamp for keeping sps on my 120cm tank. what color collection of my T5 should i set? thx lot sorry for my english hope u guys could understand.

 

[sahin]

Im setting up a ten tubular lamp for keeping sps on my 120cm tank. what color collection of my T5 should i set? thx lot sorry for my english hope u guys could understand.

Your English is just fine. :thumbsup:

Choice of tubes is a personal thing but this is what I recommend:

5xATI Blue+
2xATI Actinic
2xATI Aquablue Special
1xATI Coral+

With above tube combo you will hit all the spectrum possible with T5's and still have a decently bright yet plenty blue look.

Space tubes out more of less equally with coral plus in middle, and ABS tubes either side a few tubes away.

If you have an ATI unit, run 2 tubes around 9-10 hours as dawn dusk.
Run all tubes around 6-7 hours

Keep fixture about 8-10 inches above water line.

 

[agcneves]

I would do exactly what Sahin describes.

The color tone is very personal!

 

[Singlefin]

What bulbs would you run for an 8-bulb setup?

 

[Singlefin]

Thinking of upgrading to an 8-bulb ati fixture.

 

[spyspider]

Your English is just fine. :thumbsup:



Choice of tubes is a personal thing but this is what I recommend:



5xATI Blue+

2xATI Actinic

2xATI Aquablue Special

1xATI Coral+



With above tube combo you will hit all the spectrum possible with T5's and still have a decently bright yet plenty blue look.



Space tubes out more of less equally with coral plus in middle, and ABS tubes either side a few tubes away.



If you have an ATI unit, run 2 tubes around 9-10 hours as dawn dusk.

Run all tubes around 6-7 hours



Keep fixture about 8-10 inches above water line.

Thanks a lot. 'it really helps！！

 

[sahin]

Thinking of upgrading to an 8-bulb ati fixture.

For an SPS tank:

4xBlue+
1xActinic
2xCoral+
1xABS

Or
3xB+
2xAc
3xC+

or

5xB+
3xC+

 

[Singlefin]

Thanks