The T5 Q&a Thread - split

[aqua80]

or you run 2 bulbs, turn them off, turn on the 6 bulbs and then have the 2 come on again later.

exactly that what my plan...
is that make sense ?
any drawbacks ?

 

[Grassroots]

I was thinking for a mixed reef 40long(super shallow) to achieve more of a 20k look that still makes all the colors pop. Would this combo work or is there a more optimal combo to use?

4bulb fixture
3 ATI blue+
1 ATIL purple+

 

[homegrownREEFER]

Hey guys, time for my first bulb replacement so I wanted to get some opinions.

This is what I am thinking: 3 ATI Blue +, 1 ATI Purple Plus, 1 ATI AquaBlue**, 1 Geismann Midday (was going to go for GE Midday but the site isn't carrying them and I'll get a good deal if I order 6.)

**Should I forget about the AquaBlue and just get another Blue+?

How about some help with configuration? Would any of you mind giving me a set up? Sorry I am still new to this and I appreciate the help.

Front to back?
1
2**
3
4**
5
6

**Lights 2 and 4 are on a separate timer which I usually put on an hour or so before the rest..

Thank YOU!!

 

[jddaniel]

Need a recommendation for a 2x39w T5 bulb combo. Shallow frag tank only housing corals a short time, so the color is most important. Hoping to achieve a 12-15k look.

 

[gibbus123]

Hi mr reefer I have a 42" x 24" x 24" tall aquarium. I have ATI's 8 x39.
I find that it's time to Chang bulbs but the only brand available here are Arcadia and solarmax t5s.
Can I use the Arcadia for sps?
Bulb combo will be 6 marine white(14k) and 2 marine blue(420nm peak) bulbs.
Thanks!

 

[Kenfuzed]

I'm adding an ATI Sunpower 4x24 over my small frag tank, all SPS. I'm thinking of using the following lamps:
Blue+
GE 6500
Blue+
Blue+

And truth be told, the main reason I'm throwing in the GE is I already have one sitting around.

Is this a good combo for growing out my colored sticks?

 

[The Grim Reefer]

I was thinking for a mixed reef 40long(super shallow) to achieve more of a 20k look that still makes all the colors pop. Would this combo work or is there a more optimal combo to use?

4bulb fixture
3 ATI blue+
1 ATIL purple+

'Should be fine

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Hey guys, time for my first bulb replacement so I wanted to get some opinions.

This is what I am thinking: 3 ATI Blue +, 1 ATI Purple Plus, 1 ATI AquaBlue**, 1 Geismann Midday (was going to go for GE Midday but the site isn't carrying them and I'll get a good deal if I order 6.)

**Should I forget about the AquaBlue and just get another Blue+?

How about some help with configuration? Would any of you mind giving me a set up? Sorry I am still new to this and I appreciate the help.

Front to back?
1
2**
3
4**
5
6

**Lights 2 and 4 are on a separate timer which I usually put on an hour or so before the rest..

Thank YOU!!

Blue Pus
Blue Plus
Purple Plus
Blue Plus
Midday
Blue Plus

Forget the aquablue

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Need a recommendation for a 2x39w T5 bulb combo. Shallow frag tank only housing corals a short time, so the color is most important. Hoping to achieve a 12-15k look.

Blue Plus and KZ New Generation

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Hi mr reefer I have a 42" x 24" x 24" tall aquarium. I have ATI's 8 x39.
I find that it's time to Chang bulbs but the only brand available here are Arcadia and solarmax t5s.
Can I use the Arcadia for sps?
Bulb combo will be 6 marine white(14k) and 2 marine blue(420nm peak) bulbs.
Thanks!

Don't know about the lamps but the mix you suggest sounds right given the choices.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

I'm adding an ATI Sunpower 4x24 over my small frag tank, all SPS. I'm thinking of using the following lamps:
Blue+
GE 6500
Blue+
Blue+

And truth be told, the main reason I'm throwing in the GE is I already have one sitting around.

Is this a good combo for growing out my colored sticks?

Yes

 

[gibbus123]

Don't know about the lamps but the mix you suggest sounds right given the choices.

Thanks!

 

[redwingrob40]

Hey Grim, I recently replaced the stock bulbs in my Aquaticlife 4 bulb fixture. Here are the new bulbs in order front to back:

ATI Aquablue special
ATI Blue +
ATI Purple +
ATI Blue +

The combo seems to be rather harsh with the daylights on, should I replace the order of the bulbs? or maybe replace the aquablue or purple + with something else? With the timer on this fixture kinda limited on bulb placement for dawn/dusk.... Keep mainly SPS, some LPS and would like to add a clam soon.

BTW run the lights- 2 hours- 2 blue+ in the morning, then 8 hours of all lights, then another 2 hours of 2 blue + in the evening.

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[drewfish]

Ok, 6x24w ATI Sunpower over 36g 24'' tall tank going to be mixed sps lps reef with sps at top and clam in sandbed.

Front

KZ NG
B+
P+
GE6500K
B+
B+

Morning KZ and B+ for 2hrs then all for 8 and evening B+, B+ for 2hrs then moonlights. Think I got it but want the boss' (Grims) approval. And I'm thankful on this Thanksgiving day for all you have done for countless people on this board THANK YOU!!!!! :love1:

 

[Myvirtue]

Glad this post is still going. I just got home from Iraq and its time to Replace the bulbs.
Right now im running a 6bulb 54 ati powermodule setup with 2 vho's. I was wondering what bulb configuration i should go with. You helped me last time but since then I added 2 Vhos (actinics) but its time to replace them all. Can you help me with what i should buy and what order they go in? The 2 vhos go at the end with 1 on each side. Happy thanksgiving!

 

[sarget]

Hi Grim

I am looking to get a T5 fixture for my new 65gallon setup 36x18x24. I want to eventually make it into a mixed reef tank. Would I be better with a 6 or 8 39W fixture? Also I was looking at the ATI PM or SP fixture which one is better in your mind and does the upgraded dimmable ballast worht it?

Thanks

 

[NyReefNoob]

sarget the 6 bulb is more then enough and ive owned both sp and pm but if i was buying new again id look into the tek elite

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Hey Grim, I recently replaced the stock bulbs in my Aquaticlife 4 bulb fixture. Here are the new bulbs in order front to back:

ATI Aquablue special
ATI Blue +
ATI Purple +
ATI Blue +

The combo seems to be rather harsh with the daylights on, should I replace the order of the bulbs? or maybe replace the aquablue or purple + with something else? With the timer on this fixture kinda limited on bulb placement for dawn/dusk.... Keep mainly SPS, some LPS and would like to add a clam soon.

BTW run the lights- 2 hours- 2 blue+ in the morning, then 8 hours of all lights, then another 2 hours of 2 blue + in the evening.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Replace the Aquablue with a KZ new Generation or another blue plus.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Ok, 6x24w ATI Sunpower over 36g 24'' tall tank going to be mixed sps lps reef with sps at top and clam in sandbed.

Front

KZ NG
B+
P+
GE6500K
B+
B+

Morning KZ and B+ for 2hrs then all for 8 and evening B+, B+ for 2hrs then moonlights. Think I got it but want the boss' (Grims) approval. And I'm thankful on this Thanksgiving day for all you have done for countless people on this board THANK YOU!!!!! :love1:

As long as you like the look it's fine, thats all that matters.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Glad this post is still going. I just got home from Iraq and its time to Replace the bulbs.
Right now im running a 6bulb 54 ati powermodule setup with 2 vho's. I was wondering what bulb configuration i should go with. You helped me last time but since then I added 2 Vhos (actinics) but its time to replace them all. Can you help me with what i should buy and what order they go in? The 2 vhos go at the end with 1 on each side. Happy thanksgiving!

Glad you got home for the holidays, thank you!

With the VHO actinics I'd do 4 Blue Plus, 1 Purple Plus and a GE 6500K in the powermodule.