The T5 Q&a Thread - split

MJNTWise said:
T5 Quad 24" Aquarium Light Strip Marine Coral Reef LED 96W 4x 24W Bulbs

Ok I know they are not the best best out there....But can I do a mix reef with this light? I got one really cheap....To be honest I dont want to hear about my house burning down....I know I will need to replace the bulbs But with what?
Thanks
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You'll Burn your house down, You'll burn your house down :crazy1::hmm6::eek1::bounce1:

I Kill me.

Do 3 ATI Blue Plus and 1 Coral Plus. I really know nothing about that fixture but at long as the tank isn't over about 18 inches tall you should be OK.
 
The Grim Reefer said:
You'll Burn your house down, You'll burn your house down :crazy1::hmm6::eek1::bounce1:

I Kill me.

Do 3 ATI Blue Plus and 1 Coral Plus. I really know nothing about that fixture but at long as the tank isn't over about 18 inches tall you should be OK.
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lol...:deadhorse:

Thanks....
 
Just traded my leds and picked up an 8 bulb 48 in ati powermodule. With that's said what are the burst bulbs to run, I'm totally new to t5. PIcs would be awesome
 
Another one for you Grim.
I bought an Aguatinics Constellation last night and installed it today. It is a 54 watt 7 bulb T5 with 3 ATI Aguablue Specials, and 4 ATI Blue Plus. I'm putting it over a 125g 4'x2'x2'. I have mostly SPS with a few LPS. The fixture came with the bulbs I listed above, but I'm guessing it may not be the best color combo. The bulbs are only 3 months old so I'll save any that I replace for future use with any reccomendations you may have. While you're at it can you let me know the best order to place the bulbs in. I have attached a sketch to show what I have now. I'm hoping to get a mixture of good growth and good color.
Thanks for your help.
 
captjab said:
Another one for you Grim.
I bought an Aguatinics Constellation last night and installed it today. It is a 54 watt 7 bulb T5 with 3 ATI Aguablue Specials, and 4 ATI Blue Plus. I'm putting it over a 125g 4'x2'x2'. I have mostly SPS with a few LPS. The fixture came with the bulbs I listed above, but I'm guessing it may not be the best color combo. The bulbs are only 3 months old so I'll save any that I replace for future use with any reccomendations you may have. While you're at it can you let me know the best order to place the bulbs in. I have attached a sketch to show what I have now. I'm hoping to get a mixture of good growth and good color.
Thanks for your help.
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Replace 2 of the aquablues with a ATI Purple Plus and Coral plus. Play with the positions to get the look you like for dusk/dawn
 
Were can I find dimmable ballast to retro my 6x39w TEK and have the ability for sun rise sun set? Can't find one that is 0-10dc to be controlled by my reekeeper? I know I'll probably need 3 ballast so they'll be all tied through
 
I need to replace my T5HO bulbs but there are so many different bulbs even from a year ago I need to ask what to use.

I want to try SPS under a 4x39w fixture. Or I can take the insides out of the fixture and mount them in a canopy if that would work better.

My tank is a 58g starphire front, 36x18x19.

Current combination is:
ATI Blue Plus
UVL Red Sun
ATI Blue Plus
ATI True Actinic

Thanks.
 
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ReefMoto said:
Were can I find dimmable ballast to retro my 6x39w TEK and have the ability for sun rise sun set? Can't find one that is 0-10dc to be controlled by my reekeeper? I know I'll probably need 3 ballast so they'll be all tied through
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rtparty said:
http://www.reefgeek.com/2x24w-2x39w-t5-high-output-ballast-ati3211.html

Not sure how that one is controlled but it may work.
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Actualy, that ballast is not dimmable.
The one you need is this one:

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/t5-fluorescent/ati/dimmable-sunpower-fixtures/2x24w-2x39w-t5-high-output-dimmable-ballast-ati2401.html


It can be controlled with ReefKeeper controller with an optional ALC module.
But considering the price of 3 of those ballasts, you're better off selling your TEK fixture and buying ATI Dimmable SunPower.
 
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tinyfish said:
I need to replace my T5HO bulbs but there are so many different bulbs even from a year ago I need to ask what to use.

I want to try SPS under a 4x39w fixture. Or I can take the insides out of the fixture and mount them in a canopy if that would work better.

My tank is a 58g starphire front, 36x18x19.

Current combination is:
ATI Blue Plus
UVL Red Sun
ATI Blue Plus
ATI True Actinic

Thanks.
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2 ATI blue plus, 1 ATI purple plus and 1 ATI coral plus. Maybe grab a second coral plus to play with as well. :)

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Thank you looks like I'd be better off buying new fixture at $90 a pop

Snootch said:
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Actualy, that ballast is not dimmable.
The one you need is this one:

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/t5-fluorescent/ati/dimmable-sunpower-fixtures/2x24w-2x39w-t5-high-output-dimmable-ballast-ati2401.html


It can be controlled with ReefKeeper controller with an optional ALC module.
But considering the price of 3 of those ballasts, you're better off selling your TEK fixture and buying ATI Dimmable SunPower.
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