The T5 Q&a Thread - split
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I think there's a lot of benefits to actinics actually.
DivingTheWorld
Active member
So I'm thinking about switching out my Radions to an ATI 36" 8x39 Dimmable, hopefully picked up in the BF sales...so I have some questions.
I know I will miss the "pop" from my Radions, so I'm planning to integrate a EuroQuatics LED Blue Pop bulb. I know many people use Reefbrite supplements, but I'm hoping to save some money, extra cords, etc. with the BP bulb.
Anyways...I have 3 options of bulb placement I'm thinking about and looking for suggestions. I am planning to put the BP and one B+ on channel 2 for Dawn/Dusk dimming and the rest on channel 1. I prefer a fairly white look with a little blue. But the two most important reasons for this switch are 1, faster growth and 2, better colors for all my corals, red, green, blue, orange, yellow, purple, etc. So let me know what you guys suggest, I am leaning towards option #2:
Option 1 (Front -> Back) - I read to put the P+ forward of the corals to pick up the reds and purples, maybe too far forward?
P+, C+, BP, B+, B+, B+, C+, B+
Option 2 - Seems the most evenly spaced to me.
B+, C+, BP, P+, B+, B+, C+, B+
Option 3 - Too much C+?
C+, P+, BP, B+, C+, B+, C+, B+
I know I will miss the "pop" from my Radions, so I'm planning to integrate a EuroQuatics LED Blue Pop bulb. I know many people use Reefbrite supplements, but I'm hoping to save some money, extra cords, etc. with the BP bulb.
Anyways...I have 3 options of bulb placement I'm thinking about and looking for suggestions. I am planning to put the BP and one B+ on channel 2 for Dawn/Dusk dimming and the rest on channel 1. I prefer a fairly white look with a little blue. But the two most important reasons for this switch are 1, faster growth and 2, better colors for all my corals, red, green, blue, orange, yellow, purple, etc. So let me know what you guys suggest, I am leaning towards option #2:
Option 1 (Front -> Back) - I read to put the P+ forward of the corals to pick up the reds and purples, maybe too far forward?
P+, C+, BP, B+, B+, B+, C+, B+
Option 2 - Seems the most evenly spaced to me.
B+, C+, BP, P+, B+, B+, C+, B+
Option 3 - Too much C+?
C+, P+, BP, B+, C+, B+, C+, B+
phenom5
Member
Getting ready to order bulbs for my 6x80 ATI. Been running:
Front
B+
B+
C+
C+
B+
B+
Good results, but the look seems to be missing something, seems a little flat or washed out under full lights. Since I am only running 6 bulbs, I probably don't want to go with an Actinic b/c I don't want to take the PAR hit.
Thinking...
3x B+
2x C+
1x P+
Thoughts?
I like a 20,000K-ish look.
Front
B+
B+
C+
C+
B+
B+
Good results, but the look seems to be missing something, seems a little flat or washed out under full lights. Since I am only running 6 bulbs, I probably don't want to go with an Actinic b/c I don't want to take the PAR hit.
Thinking...
3x B+
2x C+
1x P+
Thoughts?
I like a 20,000K-ish look.
rtparty
Raise The Reef!
There's roughly a 50 point difference between Blue Plus and an ATI Actinic bulb so not that big of a deal IMO.
3 blue plus, 1 coral plus, 1 actinic and 1 purple plus
Bpb
New member
The actinic is also not a useless bulb. Nearly 100% of its energy is in the PUR range. So is the blue+, and while it does have a wider spectrum it's not as filled out in the lower wavelengths. The actinic has 100% of its energy in the violet range which most other bulbs have SOME of but not quite that amount. I definitely like having one or two in the mix depending on how many bulbs you keep.
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rtparty
Raise The Reef!
Your second set has 7 bulbs. Remove a C+ and it should look good IMO
Hi. Could you help me?
I get my sunpower 6x54 dimm, and i don't understand how works active cooling system.
For example, I set Solltemp as 40C. I think, when temperature higher then 40C, then fans must increase speed, but they don't do it.
Funs don't decrease speed when temperature lower then 40C
Funs don't turn off in the night (when 1, 2 channel is off).
Its normal?
P.S. sory for my bad english=)
I get my sunpower 6x54 dimm, and i don't understand how works active cooling system.
For example, I set Solltemp as 40C. I think, when temperature higher then 40C, then fans must increase speed, but they don't do it.
Funs don't decrease speed when temperature lower then 40C
Funs don't turn off in the night (when 1, 2 channel is off).
Its normal?
P.S. sory for my bad english=)
MrineLfRlz
Active member
Its about time for new bulbs in my ati fixture so please if anyone has suggestions im all ears
Also i was thinking in place of the actinics getting the t5 led pop bulbs anyone have experience with those yet?
front to back
ati blue+
ati coral +
ati actinic----dawn to dusk
ati blue +
ati coral +
ati blue +----dawn to dusk
figi purple
ati blue+
fixture is a 48" 54w each
thanks for the help
Also i was thinking in place of the actinics getting the t5 led pop bulbs anyone have experience with those yet?
front to back
ati blue+
ati coral +
ati actinic----dawn to dusk
ati blue +
ati coral +
ati blue +----dawn to dusk
figi purple
ati blue+
fixture is a 48" 54w each
thanks for the help
rtparty
Raise The Reef!
Move the Fiji Purple closer to the front so the pink hits the viewing side of the corals more. Maybe in slot 4 or 5
ReefPharmer
Active member
Bringing this back as the problem as gotten worse, it used to run at 43-45 and now has increased and auto dims. I contacted ATI and they basically told me to be sure the wires are pointing the right way. Otherwise no help. Has anyone found better (more powerful) fans? I am considering adding a larger fan set (80mm with an adaptor to 60mm) to push more air. Basically i'll do anything to keep them cooled properly cuz 16 bulbs per time "aint no joke" on my reefing wallet. Any tips are appreciated.
rompininphx
New member
Bulb layout critique. This is a 8 bulb 60" fixture on a 6 ft. tank. Have the bulbs purchased already, just deciding on a layout. What do you think?
Front to Back
Blue +
Purple +
Blue +
Blue +
G-MAN Tropic 6500
Blue +
Coral +
Blue +
Front to Back
Blue +
Purple +
Blue +
Blue +
G-MAN Tropic 6500
Blue +
Coral +
Blue +
rtparty
Raise The Reef!
Looks good
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