Mixed_Reef
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I get that but what is the distance??? like how far the PAR meter away from lamp??
T5 lamp PAR readings
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I get that but what is the distance??? like how far the PAR meter away from lamp??
The Grim Reefer
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It was right at the lamp. The numbers are ONLY useful to compare the lamps listed. There are a ton of variables that will effect how much light a T5 unit will put into a tank in the real world.
Mixed_Reef
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Ok thanks! A little weak seems to me?
The Grim Reefer
Ready for some NOBALL!!!
A properly set up T5 system will put more PAR in a tank than all but the absolute best 250 watt halide systems
Mixed_Reef
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Wow really? Hmm. Thanks! and a lot less heat!
stpatrick
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Hi Grim and all. I am setting up a new system with 36" t5X8. Tank is 24" deep. Mostly SPS. What bulb combo would yield me the best outcome? I like ATI. I have 4 blue plus, one purple plus. What others or what combination would you all recommend? And placement front to back?
Thanks for your input everyone...
Thanks for your input everyone...
The Grim Reefer
Ready for some NOBALL!!!
Not really the right thread for this but I'll do this one
Blue Plus
Purple Plus
Blue Plus
Blue Plus
GE 6500K
Blue Plus
Purple Plus
Blue Plus
or there abouts. Any other questions should be asked in the T5 q&a thread in this forum
codyreef29
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Any par levels on fiji purple bulbs ?
All I've read is that they bring out colors. I'm looking for something that will encourage more growth.
All I've read is that they bring out colors. I'm looking for something that will encourage more growth.
containerman1
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Great info in this thread
Jaysreefworld
New member
Im in the process of my build and with me having to raise my Lb reflector 18" above water. Will this make the t5 insufficient at that height? Also they will be mounted in a floating canopy.
this is my lighting combo as of right now.
Tank is 36"x36"x24"T
this is my lighting combo as of right now.
Tank is 36"x36"x24"T
that Fish Guy
Frag Swap Crusader!
So where are these PAR Ratings taken?
Top of the Aquarium?
Middle?
Sand Bed?
Does anybody have the PAR Rating for ATI's newest Bulbs the "Purple Plus" and the "Coral Plus"?
I am very curious about those Bulbs.
Top of the Aquarium?
Middle?
Sand Bed?
Does anybody have the PAR Rating for ATI's newest Bulbs the "Purple Plus" and the "Coral Plus"?
I am very curious about those Bulbs.
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805mike
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Just thought I'd add my PAR findings. Not sure if this bulb combo is already in the thread somewhere.
6x39 Aquatic Life fixture. Using Apogee par meter, with plastic splash guard on fixture, all pumps and mp10's running.
Front:
Coral+
Blue+ (dawn/dusk)
Purple, Aquatic Life bulb
Blue+ (dawn/dusk)
Coral+
Blue+
Back:
6x39 Aquatic Life fixture. Using Apogee par meter, with plastic splash guard on fixture, all pumps and mp10's running.
Front:
Coral+
Blue+ (dawn/dusk)
Purple, Aquatic Life bulb
Blue+ (dawn/dusk)
Coral+
Blue+
Back:
kissman
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Grimm question please. I am wanting to get the max performance out of my NEP 6x54w for my 55g. what are people using to polish the reflectors? I am running 4 ATI Blue Plus, 1 Coral Plus, and 1 Purple Plus. I do like the blue look. I completely redid my tank in March all new sand and all new rock. What can I do to increase PAR? I am getting about 660 above water, 350 below water on top of rock, about 170 midway and about 100-150 on sand bed. I want to have SPS
rtparty
Raise The Reef!
Grim doesn't have anything to do with t5 any more. He moved on long ago.
TimeConsumer
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Haven't heard from you in awhile either.
rtparty
Raise The Reef!
Just worn out with it all. Answering the same questions over and over and over and over and over and over.....I also got tired of the back and forth with a few individuals. Just isn't worth my time any longer.
I'm selling off the majority of my stuff right now and taking a break.
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