The T5 Q&a Thread - split
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ColtonMeng
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Hey guys!
I've just changed my setup on my 260 gallon tank from a canopy with 5 Orphek PR-156 LED panels to a hanging setup with only three of the panels.
The tank is 60'' long and I'm wondering what would be the best bulbs to run in addition to the white / blue LED setup I'm currently running. My tank is 36'' deep, and home to both SPS as well as LPS.
I was told by BigE two ATI coral+ and two ATI blue+, just looking for someone to second that. I just wanted to make sure that I'll have every spectrum necessary covered with the T5 supplements above.
Also, any opinions on who makes a decent 60'' fixture? I'm either going to buy 2 x 2 bulb, or 2 x 3 bulb. I'm assuming if I get the three bulb fixtures, I should just grab another C+ and B+ bulb each.
Thanks for any feedback.
Colton
I've just changed my setup on my 260 gallon tank from a canopy with 5 Orphek PR-156 LED panels to a hanging setup with only three of the panels.
The tank is 60'' long and I'm wondering what would be the best bulbs to run in addition to the white / blue LED setup I'm currently running. My tank is 36'' deep, and home to both SPS as well as LPS.
I was told by BigE two ATI coral+ and two ATI blue+, just looking for someone to second that. I just wanted to make sure that I'll have every spectrum necessary covered with the T5 supplements above.
Also, any opinions on who makes a decent 60'' fixture? I'm either going to buy 2 x 2 bulb, or 2 x 3 bulb. I'm assuming if I get the three bulb fixtures, I should just grab another C+ and B+ bulb each.
Thanks for any feedback.
Colton
MichaelAdair
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Thank you!
DiscusHeckel
Acropora Gardener
I second that. As I reported in this thread recently, I am now using 3 B+ and 3 C+ and love the combination.
rtparty
Raise The Reef!
I don't know of any 3 bulb fixtures. Or any good 2 bulb for that matter.
I'd go with the 2 blue plus and 2 coral plus as well. That will really bump the spectrum for you.
ColtonMeng
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ugh. I'd like the dimmable but they don't make a 60'' :/
Also, I'm barely going to have room for one unit- the way I did my ceiling anchors I was expecting to run the LED panels down the middle and have 1 2-bulb unit in front / behind.
Well, I guess I'll be angling it in slightly. The plus side is that it will help block the LED light from blinding anyone looking at the tank. : D
Colton
Also, I'm barely going to have room for one unit- the way I did my ceiling anchors I was expecting to run the LED panels down the middle and have 1 2-bulb unit in front / behind.
Well, I guess I'll be angling it in slightly. The plus side is that it will help block the LED light from blinding anyone looking at the tank. : D
Colton
rtparty
Raise The Reef!
A 48" unit will cover a 60" tank with no problem. Bulbs will also be cheaper this way.
BDickinson
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Would a 48 inch black solar T5 HO-8x54 watt + moonlights work for a 75 gallon mixed reef tank? Would it support health and growth of all corals? Please help!
It is a standard size 75.
It is a standard size 75.
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ColtonMeng
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RTParty-
Thanks for the info. I guess I'll be dropping the cash for the dimmable unit. grr... Expensive!
Thanks for the info. I guess I'll be dropping the cash for the dimmable unit. grr... Expensive!
rtparty
Raise The Reef!
Why? Are you going to an all new lighting setup? The aquatic life linkable 2 bulb units would work out well.
ColtonMeng
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would they?
I really only need supplemental T5- not the full shebang. If I can buy the 2 x 2bulb units I'd much prefer it, I've just seen some bashing on those units.
Plus the dimming feature isn't available I don't believe.. a nice caveat to have.
I'll have to think it over.
I really only need supplemental T5- not the full shebang. If I can buy the 2 x 2bulb units I'd much prefer it, I've just seen some bashing on those units.
Plus the dimming feature isn't available I don't believe.. a nice caveat to have.
I'll have to think it over.
rtparty
Raise The Reef!
The dimming is cool but not needed at all.
Tron_954
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rtparty
Raise The Reef!
For supplementing some LEDs? Hardly.
ColtonMeng
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Dear god, I'm a flip-flopper.
I'll go with the Aquatic Life Linkable. The sizing is a whole lot more friendly versus my toggle-bolt ceiling mounts, and I won't have an extra set of holes in my ceiling that aren't being utilized.
Thank you for talking me down from the cliff Ryan. Your feedback is much appreciated!
Colton
I'll go with the Aquatic Life Linkable. The sizing is a whole lot more friendly versus my toggle-bolt ceiling mounts, and I won't have an extra set of holes in my ceiling that aren't being utilized.
Thank you for talking me down from the cliff Ryan. Your feedback is much appreciated!
Colton
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