The T5 Q&a Thread - split
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rtparty
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The current TOTM has a good solution. Check it out.
Skynyrd Fish
Member
Ok ive read alot here. Great info. I have a 60"x18"x24". with a current nova pro 8x54watt fixture. It has one large reflector. Im going sps and a clam or two. I would like growth and color. I know its a trade. Im looking for recomendations so i can order bulbs tomorrow. I was thinking;
Ati blue plus
ati blue plus
ati purple plus
ati blue plus
ge 6500
ati blue plus
ati purple plus
ati blue plus
any thoughts or recomendations? thnx. Im also considering chinese led with full spectrum in the near future.
Ati blue plus
ati blue plus
ati purple plus
ati blue plus
ge 6500
ati blue plus
ati purple plus
ati blue plus
any thoughts or recomendations? thnx. Im also considering chinese led with full spectrum in the near future.
Skynyrd Fish
Member
125mph you can find the ge bulb at reef geek.
rtparty
Raise The Reef!
Combo looks good but I'd be very cautious with a clam and that fixture. Stay low light for sure.
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Skynyrd Fish
Member
I was thinking the same about the fixture. Im probably going to order some leds soon. And no clam until i do. thnx. What do you think about the 8x54watt tek light? iTS $290 on Reef Geek.
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Hello everyone,
I am seriously considering the Ati sunpower dimmable 6x24w unit on a 24x20x24 tank primarily sps anemone and possibly a clam and been reading this thread for quite a long time.
It seems the popular option for bulb selection is
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Purple Plus
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Blue Plus
In all honesty I havent seen many T5 lit tanks but years ago I had MH/VHO combo on a 90 AGA. I loved the look of the VHO but that was just my duskdawn look. The MHs greatly overpowered the blues almost to the point of barely seeing the vho.
What would be the next choice for the 6500 bulb if my supplier doesnt stock that particular bulb? I do like the look of a bluer tank but want to keep my dusk dawn the most blue while keeping the daytime perhaps a more lighter, but definitely noticably blue hue.
Thanks!!
Mark
I am seriously considering the Ati sunpower dimmable 6x24w unit on a 24x20x24 tank primarily sps anemone and possibly a clam and been reading this thread for quite a long time.
It seems the popular option for bulb selection is
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Purple Plus
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Blue Plus
In all honesty I havent seen many T5 lit tanks but years ago I had MH/VHO combo on a 90 AGA. I loved the look of the VHO but that was just my duskdawn look. The MHs greatly overpowered the blues almost to the point of barely seeing the vho.
What would be the next choice for the 6500 bulb if my supplier doesnt stock that particular bulb? I do like the look of a bluer tank but want to keep my dusk dawn the most blue while keeping the daytime perhaps a more lighter, but definitely noticably blue hue.
Thanks!!
Mark
Snootch
New member
I'm running ATI Dimmable SunPower 6x24W on a similar sized tank (26Wx24Dx20H) with the following bulb combo:
1. ATI Blue +
2. KZ NG 14K
3. KZ Fiji Purple
4. ATI Blue +
5. KZ NG 14K
6. ATI Blue +
I'm using 3 ATI B+ and 1 KZ FP as the dawn/dusk bulbs for 12 hours a day with 2 hour ramp up and ramp down and 2 KZ NGs as the daylight bulbs for 6 hours.
I bought 10 different bulbs to play with and this combo looks the best to me.
1. ATI Blue +
2. KZ NG 14K
3. KZ Fiji Purple
4. ATI Blue +
5. KZ NG 14K
6. ATI Blue +
I'm using 3 ATI B+ and 1 KZ FP as the dawn/dusk bulbs for 12 hours a day with 2 hour ramp up and ramp down and 2 KZ NGs as the daylight bulbs for 6 hours.
I bought 10 different bulbs to play with and this combo looks the best to me.
rtparty
Raise The Reef!
Much better fixture. I went the LED route for about 18 months but switched back to an ATI Sunpower and glad I did.
The Geisemann midday is very similar. My current 6 bulb combo is
ATI blue plus
ATI aquablue
Gmann pure actinic (may switch back to a blue plus)
ATI purple plus
ATI coral plus
ATI blue plus
It is about 13-14k to my eyes with everything on. Little more white than what I used to run but I'm liking it. I wanted the coral plus and aquablue for growth reasons.
Michigan Mike
Freedom costs a buckofive
When did you switch back Ryan?
rtparty
Raise The Reef!
About a week ago. I got the new light for my new tank but it won't be ready for another month or so. I put the new fixture on my current tank just to see and have left it on. Loving it! :lol2:
Skynyrd Fish
Member
ryan.. thanx. I spent alot of time at Alta. you anywhere near SLC? i may just save for the ATI Fixture. The 3 most important things in reefing. SKIMMER, RO/DI, and Good Lights. I only have $120 into my current extreme pro so no big loss when i dump it. I have more than that in bulbs lol. I still have a 2x 175 MH with 2x140 watt vho that i just took down. im really liking the leds, but think they need to evolve just a bit more.
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rtparty
Raise The Reef!
I'm about 25 minutes south of SLC actually. I think ATI fixtures are second to none.
I got tired of always guessing with my LEDs. Some corals thrived while others died with no rhyme or reason. Some SPS just hate them no matter what you do. I think for LEDs to really move forward it will be with the multi-chip setups. Those have the most promise in my opinion.
My best tank ever was my 40 breeder with a 4x24w ATI Sunpower over it. I'm now rebuilding a 40 breeder with a 6x24w Sunpower. I'm excited about it.
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jgraz
New member
Hey guys, I have a question regarding changing bulbs. After much procrastination I finally have my bulbs ready for replacement. My fixture is a Tek light 8x54w I've a mixed though predominantly SPS reef, and my bulbs are about 12 months old.
My question is, how fast should I make the switch?
Thanks in advance
My question is, how fast should I make the switch?
Thanks in advance
Ryan and anyone else that can help guide me.......
I have a successful 180gl sps tank that is lite by (3) 250w Radiums and (4) VHO's. I am getting unbelievable growth, but the color is just not there for my liken.
To that end, I got lucky enough and found a 60" ATI PM 10 x 84w.....super excited I found it. I am obviously trying to mimic my Radium/MH growth while getting that T5 color.
Can anyone offer bulb choice and order front to back? How high off the water (my current MH setup is 9")? And what type of photoperiod (mine is currently at 8 hours)?
Any help would be GREATLY appreciate. I really want a seamless transition since I worked for over two years to get my tank just where I want it regarding growth and stable parameters.......now just need to tweak the lighting.
Thank you very much in advance...........
I have a successful 180gl sps tank that is lite by (3) 250w Radiums and (4) VHO's. I am getting unbelievable growth, but the color is just not there for my liken.
To that end, I got lucky enough and found a 60" ATI PM 10 x 84w.....super excited I found it. I am obviously trying to mimic my Radium/MH growth while getting that T5 color.
Can anyone offer bulb choice and order front to back? How high off the water (my current MH setup is 9")? And what type of photoperiod (mine is currently at 8 hours)?
Any help would be GREATLY appreciate. I really want a seamless transition since I worked for over two years to get my tank just where I want it regarding growth and stable parameters.......now just need to tweak the lighting.
Thank you very much in advance...........
Michigan Mike
Freedom costs a buckofive
I switch out all the bulbs at once and raise my fixture and run less hours then gradually lower the fixture and add an hour every few days.
There int a set in stone way of acclimating, just go slow and watch your corals - they will let you know if its too much too fast.
Cut your hours in half and add an hour every few days is a safe start I would think.
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