Thanks grim..Its been about 2 months now since I switched to the icecaps..As of right now no problems,But I'll keep you posted on any changes..Thanks again grim,I'll give that combo a shot.
The T5 Q&a Thread
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Thanks grim..Its been about 2 months now since I switched to the icecaps..As of right now no problems,But I'll keep you posted on any changes..Thanks again grim,I'll give that combo a shot.
NaClCrocodile
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Good deal. With the ATI Sunpower, I only see one cable. Does that mean it's all or nothing? I'd really like to have sunrise/sunset but if it's a superior unit, I can deal with it.
The Grim Reefer
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No, there is a single cord going into the fixture but it splits up into two at the plug end of the cord so you get dusk/dawn
NaClCrocodile
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Awesome. Thanks for the help Grim!
pura vida mi
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90 gal bowfront T5 replacement
90 gal bowfront T5 replacement
Grim, thanks in advance!
90 gal bowfront with 6 lamp/indiv. reflectors. Tank/bulbs are only 6 months old, and came with "included free" 3 blues and 3 10K's which are junk.
Mostly a softy tank, want to add a clam (high up on rock) later. Tank is totally washed out, mostly all white. With the depth of the 90 bowfront/Oceanic, can you please make bulb/brand suggestions.
Also thinking of addign a 24" 2 bulb in front of 6 bulb.
Gracias
90 gal bowfront T5 replacement
Grim, thanks in advance!
90 gal bowfront with 6 lamp/indiv. reflectors. Tank/bulbs are only 6 months old, and came with "included free" 3 blues and 3 10K's which are junk.
Mostly a softy tank, want to add a clam (high up on rock) later. Tank is totally washed out, mostly all white. With the depth of the 90 bowfront/Oceanic, can you please make bulb/brand suggestions.
Also thinking of addign a 24" 2 bulb in front of 6 bulb.
Gracias
alpinestar
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65 gallon 150w 14k hqi 4 x39watt actinics mixed reef
u said front
ati blue plus
uvl actinic white
10k halide
blue plus
blue plus
its one of my displays so i want excellent color on my fish aswell as color on my corals. with decent growth. and the possibility of using a fiji or kz purple bulb. the 14k bulb that came with the fixture looks more on yellow side as it is.
u said front
ati blue plus
uvl actinic white
10k halide
blue plus
blue plus
its one of my displays so i want excellent color on my fish aswell as color on my corals. with decent growth. and the possibility of using a fiji or kz purple bulb. the 14k bulb that came with the fixture looks more on yellow side as it is.
A. Grandis
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Thanks a lot Grim!!
What do you think of the old style:
Actinic blue
10.000K
Actinic blue
10.000K
Actinic blue
10.000K
What would be the best placement for the bulbs in the ATI fixture I have?
If they would be fine, what's the best brand for Actinic blue and for the 10.000K now a days.
I know that we have many different options today for the combinations and so on...
I just thought about that a while ago and would like to have your opinion..
Grandis.
The Grim Reefer
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4 ATI Blue Plus 1 UVL Actinic White and one GE 6500K Daylight will look blue but not too blue and give good growth.
The Grim Reefer
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The Actinic White will add the red like the Fiji purple. Either will work.
The Grim Reefer
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ATI Blue Plus placed just like in the list you quoted
pura vida mi
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Grim, thanks. Can you please advise order of bulbs you would suggest? 2 on and 4 on are options.
The Grim Reefer
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Just place them so you get 2 blue plus as dusk/dawn
Poeticlydead
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Ok Grim I've done my best to read through at least this last split and at this point figure I better just ask for your opinion.
I have a 90Gallon 18x48x24deep with NEP 6x54 watt T5 fixture. I am slowly moving toward more sps in my tank. I have local access to UVL blubs but I am open to ordering in whatever is going to bring out the most in my corals color/growth. I do like a blue hue to my lights but at the same time I don't want just blue in the light.
So there it is boss what would you suggest for bulbs going forward from here?
I have a 90Gallon 18x48x24deep with NEP 6x54 watt T5 fixture. I am slowly moving toward more sps in my tank. I have local access to UVL blubs but I am open to ordering in whatever is going to bring out the most in my corals color/growth. I do like a blue hue to my lights but at the same time I don't want just blue in the light.
So there it is boss what would you suggest for bulbs going forward from here?
The Grim Reefer
Ready for some NOBALL!!!
Best Blue lamp on the market is the ATI Blue plus followed by the Giesemann Actinic Plus. With the marginal fixture you would be well served going with one of those. ! would do 4 Blue Plus, the UVL Actinic White and a ATI Aquablue. Should give you max PAR and be pretty blue.n
The Grim Reefer
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Nope, like the ATI Aquablue which is nearly white with a little blue tint to it.
Poeticlydead
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Can you recommend a source for the ATI bulbs?
nmbr6
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Both Reef Geek and Aquarium Specialty are sponsors here and carry them.
Hey grim - I currently have a 4x24 AquaticLife T5 HO fixture with the following bulbs from front to back...
ATI Aquablue Spezial
AquaticLife 420/460NM
ATI Aquablue Spezial
AquaticLife 420/460NM
I know your not too familiar with the AquaticLife bulbs, but I have attached a spec sheet from them. Can you tell me how they stack up against the ATI Blue Plus? I am trying to keep a mixed reef with some SPS near the upper half of my tank. My tank specs are...
34 gallon
24" long
20" deep
15" wide front to back
I am thinking about adding another 2 bulb fixture right behind the 4 bulb fixture so I can get better results. Currently my SPS are just stagnant. Nothing except my LPS and softies are growing. Would you recommend adding the additional 2 bulbs? Which ones, Blue Plus?
My current light period is...
10:00am Actinics on
12:000pm Actinics and Whites on
8:00pm Actinics on and Whites off
10:00pm Actinic off and Moonlights on
11:00pm All lights and Moonlights off
Any changes recommend to my light period?
Thanks again for all your help.
ATI Aquablue Spezial
AquaticLife 420/460NM
ATI Aquablue Spezial
AquaticLife 420/460NM
I know your not too familiar with the AquaticLife bulbs, but I have attached a spec sheet from them. Can you tell me how they stack up against the ATI Blue Plus? I am trying to keep a mixed reef with some SPS near the upper half of my tank. My tank specs are...
34 gallon
24" long
20" deep
15" wide front to back
I am thinking about adding another 2 bulb fixture right behind the 4 bulb fixture so I can get better results. Currently my SPS are just stagnant. Nothing except my LPS and softies are growing. Would you recommend adding the additional 2 bulbs? Which ones, Blue Plus?
My current light period is...
10:00am Actinics on
12:000pm Actinics and Whites on
8:00pm Actinics on and Whites off
10:00pm Actinic off and Moonlights on
11:00pm All lights and Moonlights off
Any changes recommend to my light period?
Thanks again for all your help.
The Grim Reefer
Ready for some NOBALL!!!
Judging by the spec sheet you had I would assume those blues are more on the actinic side than a Blue Plus which probably means less PAR but should look sweet as dusk/dawn. I would add a second fixture and depending which is best place the blue plus lamps in the better one and use the aquatic life blues as your dusk/dawn. I would also pull a Aquablue and replace it with a KZ Fiji Purple or UVL Actinic White. The added red will help bring out colors that tend to be lost with a lot of blue light.
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