The T5 Q&a Thread

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15642401#post15642401 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by biecacka
grim footprint is 48x48x24

You need at least 12 lqmps

 

[GrantMeThePower]

Do the bulbs really need to be changed every year? I've had my:

2x ATI Blue Plus
1x UVL Aquasun
1x UVL Super Actinic

For a year. They seem to still be going well....

 

[holdyourlight]

Hi Grim
Would the TEK 4 bulb 48" fixture be my best bet for a 33 long frag tank (48x13x12)???

and regarding bulb choice-which is my best bet considering i like my tank blue (my display i run a 6 bulb tek with 5 blue plus's and 1 fiji purple) but it is a frag tank so i am mainly concerned about growth here.

thanks so much, we really appreciate it

 

[SeedlessOne]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15641668#post15641668 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Grim Reefer
Run 4 T5's on one ballast and 2 VHO Actinics on the other.

I'd sit an actinic at the front and rear and use 2 ATI Blue Plus, 1 UVL Aquasun and 1 GE 6500K Daylight for the T5s.

Would the vho do better than t5 for actinics? What sort of coral can I support with this setup?

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15643563#post15643563 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GrantMeThePower
Do the bulbs really need to be changed every year? I've had my:

2x ATI Blue Plus
1x UVL Aquasun
1x UVL Super Actinic

For a year. They seem to still be going well....

Depends on the setup and what your raising On a taller tank with SPS you shuld change them at least at 1 year.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15645280#post15645280 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by holdyourlight
Hi Grim
Would the TEK 4 bulb 48" fixture be my best bet for a 33 long frag tank (48x13x12)???

and regarding bulb choice-which is my best bet considering i like my tank blue (my display i run a 6 bulb tek with 5 blue plus's and 1 fiji purple) but it is a frag tank so i am mainly concerned about growth here.

thanks so much, we really appreciate it

Blue Plus lamps have high par so run as many as you like. The Tek would be fine for that tank.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15645841#post15645841 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SeedlessOne
Would the vho do better than t5 for actinics? What sort of coral can I support with this setup?

Most people lke the look of VHO Actinics better With the 4 overdriven T5's you can raise most anything.

 

[jterrell]

Are there any other 8 bulb 39 watt fixtures out there besides ATI?

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Not that I know of.

 

[jterrell]

I'm wanting to set up a 36x24x24 mixed reef. From what I've read I would be better off with 8 bulb instead of 6. Is this right? If so it looks as though I'll be venturing into the world of lighting DIY.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15646616#post15646616 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jterrell
I'm wanting to set up a 36x24x24 mixed reef. From what I've read I would be better off with 8 bulb instead of 6. Is this right? If so it looks as though I'll be venturing into the world of lighting DIY.

If you were sticking to low or moderate light stuff 6 would work.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

OK folk. Grim is moving so I am not sure how much I will be able to sign on for a few days. Have fun.

 

[jennmac415]

where are you moving, Grim?

 

[cooter181]

Hey Grim,

I have the Aquactinics 36" dual 175W MH with dual 39W T5's. What would be a good set of T5's to balance the colors out with the MH's being Iwasaki 15000K's. I don't want a harsh white look but also don't want to drown everything in blue.

Thanks Grim

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15646900#post15646900 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jennmac415
where are you moving, Grim?

1276 feet as the crow flies, few blocks driving.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15646952#post15646952 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cooter181
Hey Grim,

I have the Aquactinics 36" dual 175W MH with dual 39W T5's. What would be a good set of T5's to balance the colors out with the MH's being Iwasaki 15000K's. I don't want a harsh white look but also don't want to drown everything in blue.

Thanks Grim

Try a ATI Blue Plus behind the halide and a UVL 7525 in front. The pinkish light of the uvl will help bring out pink and purple colors. With the blue plus it makes a cool dusk/dawn effect.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Now I am out of here. Be back when I can

 

[jeremyreef]

hope everything goes smooth for you :thumbsup:

 

[jennmac415]

ooo... I think that moving a short distance is harder than a very long distance because you end up having to do it all yourself...when you move, say across the country, hopefully a moving company does most of it... I don't envy you for the next few days...hopefully it will be a piece of cake.

see ya when ya get back...

 

[Frogmanx82]

I was looking at going with the Tek 6 bulb unit for my 75 gallon tank. I don't have a canopy and set the light over a glass cover. It doesn't look like these lights have a fan but supposedly they have cool operation. I really like the idea of no fan noise. Do they really run that cool to where they don't need a fan? I'd leave about an inch space above the glass top.