The T5 Q&a Thread - split

Grim I just order new bulbs from BRS and trying to find the oreder in which I should install them.

Blue+
Blue+
Blue+
coral plus
purple plus
Blue+
Blue+
Blue+

Does this look okay?
 
bhsgk said:
hey grim do you think you could help me make a decision as to which light fixture i should get?


So i have exhausted myself trying to research as much as i can regarding my new 40 breeder lighting setup. I have narrowed my search down to these three fixtures:

6x24w ATI Sunpower

4x39w ATI Sunpower

6x39w Tek Elite

My plan for the tank at the moment is for a mixed reef with primarily lps and sps and a clam. At the moment i have no sps as i just moved and i am going to let the tank settle in. I know eventually down the road that the tank will be primarily sps as i progress in this hobby, but i will be taking it slow. My rocks are around 3" from the edges all around and i wont be putting any sps that far out anyways.

I like the six bulb fixture for more bulb choices and i would prefer to hang the light as low as possible as it will be in my living room.

With the four bulb 36" fixture would i get enough coverage from front to back without having to hang it that much higher than the six bulb fixture?

Is it worth it to pay the extra $100 or so for the 6x24w Sunpower over the 6x39w Tek Elite?

Thanks

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6 lamp Tek Elite is what I'd run
 
ataller said:
Hi Grim,

I have a 4 foot 8 bulb sfiligoi T5 fixture.
I have 4x blue plus, 2x coral plus, 1x purple plus and 1x aquablue.

(I have two sfiligoi actinic bulbs wasn't planning on using unless you think I should)

What would be a pleasing order to place the bulbs? The inner 4 bulbs are on one switch and the outter (2+2) 4 bulbs are on another switch.

Tank is shallow, 48x30x 18 deep.


Thanks.
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Front
Blue Plus
Purple Plus
Blue Plus
Coral Plus
Aquablue
Coral Plus
Blue Plus
Blue Plus
 
t5 bulbs for 48" TEK 8 bulb

t5 bulbs for 48" TEK 8 bulb

Grim.
Thanks in advance for providing advice.

I have a 120 gallon mixed reef tank (48x24x24) with a Tek 8 bulb T-5 fixture.
I have LPS, zoas, & just aquired my first sps with more to come I'm sure.
I would love a clam down the road if possible. (Not sure it's possible with T5 lighting?)

I have a few questions.

I currently have my bulbs in the following configuration:

Front
Aqua-Science Blue (22000K ???)
Aqua-Science Blue
Korallen-Zucht Coral Light (10000K ???)
Aqua-Science Special (15000K ???)
Korallen-Zucht Coral Light
Aqua-Science Special
Aqua-Science Blue
Aqua-Science Blue

I run the 4 outer lights for 11 hours and the 4 inner lights for 3 hours mid day.

Q:
What is the best light bulb configuration using the bulbs I have?

Q:
What is the best light bulb configuration if I buy new bulbs?

Q:
What do you recommend for the timing of the lights?

Q:
How high off the water surface should I keep the fixture?

Q:
Can I provide enough light for a clam with T5 lighting in my 24" deep tank?

Thanks again.

Michael
 
Gone Snorkelin' said:
Grim.
Thanks in advance for providing advice.

I have a 120 gallon mixed reef tank (48x24x24) with a Tek 8 bulb T-5 fixture.
I have LPS, zoas, & just aquired my first sps with more to come I'm sure.
I would love a clam down the road if possible. (Not sure it's possible with T5 lighting?)

I have a few questions.

I currently have my bulbs in the following configuration:

Front
Aqua-Science Blue (22000K ???)
Aqua-Science Blue
Korallen-Zucht Coral Light (10000K ???)
Aqua-Science Special (15000K ???)
Korallen-Zucht Coral Light
Aqua-Science Special
Aqua-Science Blue
Aqua-Science Blue

I run the 4 outer lights for 11 hours and the 4 inner lights for 3 hours mid day.

Q:
What is the best light bulb configuration using the bulbs I have?

Q:
What is the best light bulb configuration if I buy new bulbs?

Q:
What do you recommend for the timing of the lights?

Q:
How high off the water surface should I keep the fixture?

Q:
Can I provide enough light for a clam with T5 lighting in my 24" deep tank?

Thanks again.

Michael
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Low light clam with that fixture.

Run the 4 inner lamps at least 4 hours a day

5 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Purple Plus and 1 Aquablue would be my lamps of choice.

4 to 6 inches above the water for the fixture.
 
Hi Grim, i have been very happy with my powermodule ATI 6 bulbs running 4 Blue +, one GE and one fiji purple over my SPS dominant 125 gallon tank. It is pway past time for bulb change, is the 4 blue +, 1 purple +, 1 coral + a good combo/similar to my prior set up?
Than ks for your time,
Kurt
 
I've been running a 48" 4 bulb Tek w/ ATI bulbs (2 Blue+, 1 Purple+, and 1 Coral+). I'm switching to an Aquactinics TX5. What bulbs do you think I should use? My tank is a 55g and is a good mix of sps & lps. I would like to keep close to the same color look. I don't mind if the look is a little warmer, but I don't really want it to be any bluer. I would love to hear your recommendations for 5 bulbs. I was wondering if just adding a GE 6500k might work. I know they are supposed to be very good for growth, but I don't want it to make the look too yellow. I would love to hear what you think will be best for both growth and about a 14k color.
 
I have a 4 bulb t5 light. I have switched every bulb to blue. Is this ok for corals ?

from what I have been reading, I would guess so. I see alot of people run lot's of blues and purple.
 
Gyr said:
Hi Grim, i have been very happy with my powermodule ATI 6 bulbs running 4 Blue +, one GE and one fiji purple over my SPS dominant 125 gallon tank. It is pway past time for bulb change, is the 4 blue +, 1 purple +, 1 coral + a good combo/similar to my prior set up?
Than ks for your time,
Kurt
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A little more blue but will look good
 
canesfan44 said:
I've been running a 48" 4 bulb Tek w/ ATI bulbs (2 Blue+, 1 Purple+, and 1 Coral+). I'm switching to an Aquactinics TX5. What bulbs do you think I should use? My tank is a 55g and is a good mix of sps & lps. I would like to keep close to the same color look. I don't mind if the look is a little warmer, but I don't really want it to be any bluer. I would love to hear your recommendations for 5 bulbs. I was wondering if just adding a GE 6500k might work. I know they are supposed to be very good for growth, but I don't want it to make the look too yellow. I would love to hear what you think will be best for both growth and about a 14k color.
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Blue Plus
Purple Plus
Blue Plus
GE daylight
Blue Plus
 
ramdude said:
I have a 4 bulb t5 light. I have switched every bulb to blue. Is this ok for corals ?

from what I have been reading, I would guess so. I see alot of people run lot's of blues and purple.
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Should be fine. I'd try sneaking a coral plus into the mix for looks though.
 
Hello,

In my 180 reef, I have been using the stock Current TrueLumen T5 bulbs from the 6 (12 x 39 watt) bulb Nova Extreme Pro light fixture. I've had tremendous growth with the bulbs. My reef has mostly softies (leathers, mushrooms, ricordia, zoos, polyps, etc), a RBTA, monti caps, and LPS (duncans, torch, and trumpets).

I've been running the same stock bulbs since March 2011, and it's time to buy replacements. *Since the TrueLumens gave me such success, I hate to change a good thing. *I'm considering switching to AquaticLife or ATI bulbs. What are others thoughts? *Do I keep what works or switch brands?

What are people's experience with AquaticLife bulbs? *I know ATI are highly regarded.*

Thanks

Matt
 
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