The T5 Q&a Thread

[teog]

Thanks for the help.

 

[cdposey26]

I ended up ordering the following and just looking for confirmation that I did ok.

65 gal tank 36"x6

1. ATI-Blue Plus
2. ATI Aquablue
3. Geis Pure Atinic
4. Figi Purple
5. ATI Blue Plus
6. ATI Aquablue

Where I ordered only had 2 blue plus in stock so I substituted the pure atinic. What do you think?

 

[DANNY G2004]

Grim what do you think about this fixture Sunbeam 60" 2 x 80W
T5 Fixture by Aqua Medic* for 199.99 Saw this in Aquacave.com it doesn't have any fans do you think I whould need to add some.... Thanks you for the help

 

[Montezuma]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15562548#post15562548 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Grim Reefer
I would do 6 Blue Plus and 1 GE 6500K Daylight and 1 UVL Actinic white. Plenty of PAR and should bring out all colors.

In what order would you recommend?

 

[tehfeer]

I took your advice a while back and purchased a 48 inch t-5 6 bulb tek light from reef geeks. Last weekend my 80gal tank cracked. The only place locally that has tanks was very limited. I ended up getting a 150gal which is 48L 24W 30H. It is much deeper then my old tank was.

I really hate to have to replace the light as I just bought it maybe 4 months ago. Would this light be sufficient for a while if I keep most of my coral in the top half of the tank? What type of stuff would I be able to keep in the bottom if I did keep this light?

And my last question what type of light would you suggest for this tank setup?

 

[skippy823]

thanks grim

 

[SkyPapa]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15562802#post15562802 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Grim Reefer
I won about a 10th of what the wife lost

I would look to add fans so that the label ends of the fans are directly cooled by the fan(s) and that the air blowing in from the fans will cause air to circulate through out the canopy.

Thanks Grim I'll add 2 blowing on the cold ends and 1 in the middle blowing out.

My wife only plays the nickel slots, so I win or lose the bigger money,lol.

 

[Aristarchus]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15562423#post15562423 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Grim Reefer
If it fires for 10 seconds then goes out it sounds like a bad ballast. If a lamp or connection is loose the ballast will turn off but that only takes a second or two.

Thanks Grim, I decided to mail it back. Aquacave is working with me pretty well so far on the issue.

Kyle

 

[DANNY G2004]

Dar I'm stuck on this Grim would Aquacave dose not carry any ATI bulbs but Giesemann what bulb would be iqual to the ATI Blue Plus?

 

[jennmac415]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15556318#post15556318 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Lyfey
Just wanted to see if anyone saw this article, its a breakdown of 3 UVL T5s. Great info here http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/3/review

So, Grim, in refence to the info in this article, it appears that all three bulbs have alot of purple in them...... I am getting kindof tired of the "purplish" look in bulbs and am wanting a little pink in my spectrum....which of those bulbs will help add pink without overdoing the purple???

 

[Aristarchus]

Hey Danny G2004, for your ATI bulbs check out Reefgeek. That's where I ended up buying mine, and shipping wasn't all that bad either.

 

[minnesotareefer]

Alright last question since I'm pulling the trigger and ordering the ATI 6x54w SunPower tomorrow morning. Which bulbs to get ahhhhhhhhh.

I like a little blue (not overpowering) and a good 10000k look while all lights are running (not super washed out white) I'm new to this and want to try to get it right the first or second time if possible . . here's what I'm thinking.

ATI Blue Plus
ATI AquaBlue Special
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500k
UVL 10000k AquaSun
ATI Blue Plus

-OR-

ATI Blue Plus
ATI 10000k AquaSun
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500k
UVL 10000k AquaSun
ATI Blue Plus

- OR -

ATI Blue Plus
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500k
UVL 10000k AquaSun
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Blue Plus

OH MY GOD seriously my head is spinning, I have no idea and every time I try to figure something out I get more confused and since I'm new I really have no idea what these combos would look like.

PLEASE HELP AND I THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Re: My turn

Re: My turn

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15563157#post15563157 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jet fixer
Hey Grim,
I'm having trouble deciding between a 4 or 6 bulb light for a 75g 48"x18"x21" LPS tank. The stocking plans are a Hammer, Elegance, assorted Acans, Zoa's, and Ricordia. I will probably go with a 4" sand bed for a jawfish so the water level will not be that deep.

I like the looks of the 48" Aquaticlife T5 fixture but cannot find alot of feedback on them.
http://aquaticlife.com/t5ho/index.html

What would you recommend bulb/fixture wise?

I appreciate all the time you put into this thread, Thanks

6 lamps for sure.

I would do 4 ATI Blue Plus, 1 GE 6500K Daylight and a UVL Actinic White.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15563289#post15563289 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cdposey26
I ended up ordering the following and just looking for confirmation that I did ok.

65 gal tank 36"x6

1. ATI-Blue Plus
2. ATI Aquablue
3. Geis Pure Atinic
4. Figi Purple
5. ATI Blue Plus
6. ATI Aquablue

Where I ordered only had 2 blue plus in stock so I substituted the pure atinic. What do you think?

Should be fine. It's all a matter of personal taste. Some people want more blue, some less. You really wont know for sure until you see it running.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15563324#post15563324 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DANNY G2004
Grim what do you think about this fixture Sunbeam 60" 2 x 80W
T5 Fixture by Aqua Medic* for 199.99 Saw this in Aquacave.com it doesn't have any fans do you think I whould need to add some.... Thanks you for the help

Don't know a thing about them. Fans would help but so would good reflectors.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15566633#post15566633 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jennmac415
So, Grim, in refence to the info in this article, it appears that all three bulbs have alot of purple in them...... I am getting kindof tired of the "purplish" look in bulbs and am wanting a little pink in my spectrum....which of those bulbs will help add pink without overdoing the purple???

When you mix red and blue you get purple. The 75/25 is going to be the best lamp add bumping the red without making things look too purple. They are closer to a neutral color than the other UVL daylights.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15563547#post15563547 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Montezuma
In what order would you recommend?

The UVL toward the front, GE a little rear of center with blue plus in the dusk/dawn positions.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15563622#post15563622 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tehfeer
I took your advice a while back and purchased a 48 inch t-5 6 bulb tek light from reef geeks. Last weekend my 80gal tank cracked. The only place locally that has tanks was very limited. I ended up getting a 150gal which is 48L 24W 30H. It is much deeper then my old tank was.

I really hate to have to replace the light as I just bought it maybe 4 months ago. Would this light be sufficient for a while if I keep most of my coral in the top half of the tank? What type of stuff would I be able to keep in the bottom if I did keep this light?

And my last question what type of light would you suggest for this tank setup?

8 lamp Powermodule or an Aquactinics Solar Flare would be my choice on that tank.

With the Tek Add a fan blowing across the top of the fixture in the center and it will give you a nice boost in PAR. You could probably keep most softies in the bottom with that light.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15565664#post15565664 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DANNY G2004
Dar I'm stuck on this Grim would Aquacave dose not carry any ATI bulbs but Giesemann what bulb would be iqual to the ATI Blue Plus?

Actinic Plus.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15566801#post15566801 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by minnesotareefer
Alright last question since I'm pulling the trigger and ordering the ATI 6x54w SunPower tomorrow morning. Which bulbs to get ahhhhhhhhh.

I like a little blue (not overpowering) and a good 10000k look while all lights are running (not super washed out white) I'm new to this and want to try to get it right the first or second time if possible . . here's what I'm thinking.

ATI Blue Plus
ATI AquaBlue Special
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500k
UVL 10000k AquaSun
ATI Blue Plus

-OR-

ATI Blue Plus
ATI 10000k AquaSun
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500k
UVL 10000k AquaSun
ATI Blue Plus

- OR -

ATI Blue Plus
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500k
UVL 10000k AquaSun
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Blue Plus

OH MY GOD seriously my head is spinning, I have no idea and every time I try to figure something out I get more confused and since I'm new I really have no idea what these combos would look like.

PLEASE HELP AND I THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

I would go with the 3rd (bottom) mix. The overall look won't be all that blue.