T5 Supplement For my LEDs

[Reefpilot11]

So its seeming like ALOT of people with LEDs are trying out T5 supplementation. Im testing the waters to see if anyone has a fixture with two bulbs and reflectors (I will include a pic of what I am thinking of doing). Im curious to try it out because I think it will really benefit my coral coloration. Open to any ideas or all of your thoughts because that will surely sway my decision! Oh and I am running two 16" photon reef breeders.
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[LiquidCache]

Yep, that's how most of ours are sat up.

 

[BryanS4]

Following. I've been thinking about doing the same. Any ideas on a decent one or two bulb fixture?

 

[Reefpilot11]

Following. I've been thinking about doing the same. Any ideas on a decent one or two bulb fixture?

Bryan, I was trying to get some input as well.

 

[rogergolf66]

LET miro 4 t5 retro kits.

Roger

 

[Reefpilot11]

LET miro 4 t5 retro kits.

Roger

Thanks Roger, I'm new to this T5 stuff what color bulbs would you recommend if I do not like a really bright white look?

 

[LiquidCache]

Try one ati coral plus and one blue plus or purple plus in combination.

 

[snake1]

I'm running LEDs with 4 t5s two on each side ....and I run from front to back all ati bulbs purple plus.blue plus.blue plus.blue plus.....by putting the purple plus in the front it helps shine on the face of the reef and all the corals and has brought out some new colors in some of my corals I used to have the purple plus over the rocks and it neglected to cover the whole tank as it does now.....the actinic in my opinion is a waste of bulb space the blue plus will give you way more pop IMO ....and if you use UV LEDs you really don't need the actinic your corals will pop

 

[Reefpilot11]

Awesome guys thanks for the recommendation!

 

[janes_mw]

In both my 120 and 300 I run Photon 48 with T5s. The pic below is 1 of the 2 photons in the 300 (I run 2 Photon 48s and 4 54w T5s) showing placement of the T5s. I have room for 4 more T5s in the 300, but not sure if I will add them... time will tell

 

[Mester320]

Snake said it all and I have been looking into this as well to add to my 3 radions. From the research I have done the Miro kit is going to be the best bang for your buck. I believe the best price I found them for was on aquacave.com and they always have a 5% coupon

This is what I considered doing. But I might try the wide angle lenses on the radions first and see how that goes. I just don't want the added cost again of the t5's.

 

[Tryder]

So what's the point of running T5s with LEDs?

Is it for a look or supplementing a light spectrum the led unit is missing?

 

[Cubed Reefer]

Adds a lot of PAR as well as color. But Corals react differently to bulbs vs LED's especially SPS I run T5 LED for my SPS only tank and easily best for color and growth combo without the heat power consumption of MH. Also far more customizeable. Easy to make your own fixture like I did but ATI and Pac Sun make some killer hybrid units.

 

[macdaddynick1]

And here I was contemplating if I should add t5 to my tank . SOLD

 

[macdaddynick1]

In both my 120 and 300 I run Photon 48 with T5s. The pic below is 1 of the 2 photons in the 300 (I run 2 Photon 48s and 4 54w T5s) showing placement of the T5s. I have room for 4 more T5s in the 300, but not sure if I will add them... time will tell

What are those 1 bulb t5 fixtures?

 

[janes_mw]

What are those 1 bulb t5 fixtures?

Sunblaster NanoTech T5. Got mine from Amazon.

 

[carmexx]

I did something along the lines of that with a 5 bulb t5 fixture from aquatinics. It seemed no one was interested in buying it so i decided to remove the center 3 bulbs and mount my 2 AI hydra's there. I kept the outside 2 bulbs. Fixture is 36" over a 57 gal rimless.

 

[oblio]

Sunblaster NanoTech T5. Got mine from Amazon.

I have been looking at those fixtures for a couple of months now, no issues with those? Any comment on them? seems those are a very efficient way to add a t5 light.

Anyone running t5's with Kessils? was wondering if adding 2 t5's would remove the shimmer, I hope it doesn't, wife will be grumpy if I remove all the shimmer.

 

[cmcoker]

Sunblaster NanoTech T5. Got mine from Amazon.

How long have you been running that fixture? Debating between the let and this. This seems like less work and neater appearance, but how is the fixture holding up above saltwater?
Still debating if I need to supplement or not..

 

[janes_mw]

How long have you been running that fixture? Debating between the let and this. This seems like less work and neater appearance, but how is the fixture holding up above saltwater?
Still debating if I need to supplement or not..

On the 300, only a few months because new build. But I have a year on the 120. Great fixture and super reflector. Linkable and 5 min install. I love them. Mind you they are 8 inches above water so I don't get much saltwater on them (just humidity from tank). So far, just fine.

mike