The Grim Reefer
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Yes, you could grab a GE to play with as far as replacing the Actinic White or 75/25 but I wouldn't run those 3 lamps together in a 6 lamp mix.
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Yes, you could grab a GE to play with as far as replacing the Actinic White or 75/25 but I wouldn't run those 3 lamps together in a 6 lamp mix.
twistedreefer
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thanks alot! the greenish tint is exactly what im trying to get away from so that should be perfect once i get the arrangement right.
OceanLandlord
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Thanks for the help Grim!
rtparty
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You don't need 8 bulbs over that tank. Actually I don't think an 8 bulb tek will fit. They are 24 inches wide and your tank is only 18.
Go with a 6 bulb tek or even better a 6 bulb Sunpower.
ATI Blue Plus
KZ Fiji Purple
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500K
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
cham
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Hey guys, I may be welcome to last week on this but I see that KZ has come out with a "super blue 460nm". I like to run at least one deep dark blue along with 4 blue plus bulbs, a daylight and fiji purple.
I'm curious if this bulb has been tested. Does it have good output versus others in the 460 range?
I'm curious if this bulb has been tested. Does it have good output versus others in the 460 range?
The Grim Reefer
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If you like that look 2 more Blue Plus, another Fiji and Aquablue
Need help on t5's for a 6' tank
Need help on t5's for a 6' tank
Hay grim, Im building a canapy for a friend, its 1' off the water where lights will mount. The tank is 6' X 18" X 20 tall. He is going to be having mostly fish and alot of zoo's of different kinds. What would be a good combo to bring out colors in zoo's and nice looking to the eye. We are going to start out with 4-54 watt t5's and add 2 more at a later date. Is six going to be enough being its a 6' tank and the t5's are only 48". Any input or new suggestions would be good. THANKS
Need help on t5's for a 6' tank
Hay grim, Im building a canapy for a friend, its 1' off the water where lights will mount. The tank is 6' X 18" X 20 tall. He is going to be having mostly fish and alot of zoo's of different kinds. What would be a good combo to bring out colors in zoo's and nice looking to the eye. We are going to start out with 4-54 watt t5's and add 2 more at a later date. Is six going to be enough being its a 6' tank and the t5's are only 48". Any input or new suggestions would be good. THANKS
The Grim Reefer
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Haven't checked. KZ lamps are a little spendy to be buying just for a test.
Fishamatank
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Hi,
I just bought new bulbs for my fixture, and as it turns out I am going to be moving to a larger tank. I'm getting 2 4 bulb icecap retro kits (8 bulbs total)
I currently have in my 6 bulb fixture that I will be moving to the new retro's:
4 ATI Blue Plus
1 GE 6500
1 UVL Actinic White
What 2 bulbs should I add to this?
I just bought new bulbs for my fixture, and as it turns out I am going to be moving to a larger tank. I'm getting 2 4 bulb icecap retro kits (8 bulbs total)
I currently have in my 6 bulb fixture that I will be moving to the new retro's:
4 ATI Blue Plus
1 GE 6500
1 UVL Actinic White
What 2 bulbs should I add to this?
Thanks for your input. The measurements for the 8x54 elits is supposed to be 19.5 wide. The tank is 18, so just the housing should stick over a bit. I know this is alot of light for my 75 but I plan on going to a 60"x22"x22" in the near future so I wanted something that will work for both and not have to worry about buying another fixture. I know a 6 bulb would work for my current 75 but do you guys think a 6 bulb fixture would be enough on my future tank? It will also be LPS dominated.
The Grim Reefer
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Probably a 39x8 Sunpower. You can hang it 8 or 10 inches above the tank and still be good to go.
The Grim Reefer
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The Grim Reefer
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ATI Aquablue and Blue Plus
NaClCrocodile
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Have you tried water? You could even go nuts and use RO. It's worked for me but I do it often.
Hey Grim, I'm thinking of getting a 24x24x20 cube and want to know if the ATI 4x24w Powermodule will be enough to light me up. I'm not concerned with height but more with front to back lighting. A friend of mine has a 4 bulb TEK over his Aqueon 29 and has burned most LPS he's put in there. I was thinking with the extra depth I can put the light slightly towards the back and have LPS in the front. think this will work? Thanks man!
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