Planning new system, have ghl lighting questions...

[joshbryer]

Hi,

I'm designing a new system and have a few ghl related lighting questions. The tank will be 48x30x24 and I'm planning on using 4 of the GHL T5 strips (for 8 bulbs total).


1. Are the 54w GHL T5 light strips compatible with the ATI bulbs and are they overdriven?

2. Will the LED simu-sticks provide glimmer lines if run at 100% when not being used for sunrise/sunset/storm simulation? How many would you think I would need for this size tank?

3. If the simu-sticks won't provide glimmer, how about the aquaray sticks?


Thanks in advance for any and all help,
Josh

 

[AQD_ottawa]

1. Are the 54w GHL T5 light strips compatible with the ATI bulbs and are they overdriven?

ANSWER - As long as they are dimmable compatable then yes, no they are not over driven

2. Will the LED simu-sticks provide glimmer lines if run at 100% when not being used for sunrise/sunset/storm simulation? How many would you think I would need for this size tank?

ANSWER - I assume you refer to a shimmer effect, they provide a subtle shimmer. On your size tank I would opt for two max to get full overall effect

3. If the simu-sticks won't provide glimmer, how about the aquaray sticks?

ANSWER - Aquaray are controllable by GHL and are a more dedicated light concept for providing daylight lighting so it depends on what you wish to achieve.

 

[joshbryer]

Thanks so much for the quick reply, great info!

Quick followup.... Do the light strips incorporate active cooling, or would I need to diy my own with fans in the canopy?


Thanks,
Josh

 

[AQD_ottawa]

if you are referring to the I bars no there is not any active cooling on them