The T5 Q&a Thread

[The Grim Reefer]

is it to my understanding that the aquabluespecial bulbs arnt any good? is the ge6500 a good bulb to use instead of the aquaspecial
for a 12k look i was going to go with
front
blue
purple
blue
ge6500
blue
aquaspecial
back

what do u think of this combo, and also do u think i should replace the aquaspecial withanother ge6500.
thanks for all ur help

Try it and see what YOU think. It will just be less blue which is OK too.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

ooooops 96x30x30

10 lamp powermodules is what I'd use. But assuming you don't have that kind of money laying around 2 8 lamp Sunpowers is the least I'd use.

 

[gldnegle76]

Two of the 8 bulb Sunpowers should work for you. 36" front to back is a ton of area to cover so make sure you have room to hang the light high enough.

Sent you a pm.

 

[brob22]

Try it and see what YOU think. It will just be less blue which is OK too.

ok thanks

 

[tommy tomato]

Where is the best place to get these online?

i use aquacave.com $5 shipping

 

[Drewbaby]

Aquacave doesn't care the KZ new gen bulbs. Is there a comparable alternative

 

[edwin-orellana]

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I have a 60 X 18 X 24 with a 48" Sunpower 6X54 T5
What is the best bulb configuration ....I have them like this

Blue+
KZ Purple
Blue +
GE 65k
Blue +
Blue +


*note- also have 2 48" stunners from ecoxotic- just supp

 

[The Grim Reefer]

I have a 60 X 18 X 24 with a 48" Sunpower 6X54 T5
What is the best bulb configuration ....I have them like this

Blue+
KZ Purple
Blue +
GE 65k
Blue +
Blue +


*note- also have 2 48" stunners from ecoxotic- just supp

Thats probably best. Play around and see if you like something else better.

 

[edwin-orellana]

Thanx for the reply......will the lights help at maintaining Sps or was a bigger fixture needed?

 

[The Grim Reefer]

As long as they are below the lamps be fine.

 

[edwin-orellana]

Sweet! I have a smaller 75gal bowfront with 2 X 250 Hallides and keep Sps just fine..... First attempt at keeping SPS with T5s.........Thanks again!http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

 

[.OptimusPrime.]

Anyone have a picture of the following setup or know where I could find one?

Blue+
Purple+
Blue +
GE 65k
Blue +
Blue +

Just trying to see what it will look like.

Thanks

 

[PaulFMcG]

Anyone have a picture of the following setup or know where I could find one?

Blue+
Purple+
Blue +
GE 65k
Blue +
Blue +

Just trying to see what it will look like.

Thanks

I would like to see this too as I currently have:
Blue +
Aqua Blue Spec
Purple +
Blue +
Aqua Blue Spec
Blue +

Trying to debate what would look BEST =)

 

[The Grim Reefer]

It's nearly impossible to get an accurate picture because the UV causes the camera to blast the blues.

 

[scionreefing]

It's nearly impossible to get an accurate picture because the UV causes the camera to blast the blues.

If you have a white balance setting you can see the true color.

Raffle grabber

 

[duwwi1978]

Hi I have a 130x60x60cm tank.Would you think that an ATI Powermodule 6x54watts will do a good job for an SPS and LPS tank?I was going to choose front 3 BLUE+,1 PURPLE,1 BLUE+ and 1 AQUABLUE SPECIAL.What you guys think?I am not going to use all the breght of the tank but only 2 kind of cliffs.So probably the "cliffs"are going to be under the powermodule exactly.The thing is that is it 24"(60cm)high/deep.Will the corals get what they need?

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Hi I have a 130x60x60cm tank.Would you think that an ATI Powermodule 6x54watts will do a good job for an SPS and LPS tank?I was going to choose front 3 BLUE+,1 PURPLE,1 BLUE+ and 1 AQUABLUE SPECIAL.What you guys think?I am not going to use all the breght of the tank but only 2 kind of cliffs.So probably the "cliffs"are going to be under the powermodule exactly.The thing is that is it 24"(60cm)high/deep.Will the corals get what they need?

It will be enough light.

 

[duwwi1978]

It will be enough light.

Thanks Grim Reefer.

 

[Mandosh]

I have a 10-bulb Powermodule and it is about time for me to change my bulbs. I generally like to look of my current set-up, but I would like a little less blue. Right now the coral colors are a little to blued-out for my liking. I want more of my greens and oranges to pop.

Current bulb configuration front to back:
ATI Blue +
KZ Fiji Purple
UVL Actinic
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue +
ATI Blue +
KZ Fiji Purple
ATI Blue +
ATI Blue +
ATI Blue +

I'm also planning on switching to KZ bulbs because I can get them locally and ATIs I have to get shipped.

I can't get GE 6500Ks locally but a can find Giesemann Middays. Are these comparable bubs?

Planned bulb configuration front to back:

KZ Superblue
KZ Fiji Purple
KZ Superblue
KZ New Gen
KZ Superblue
Gman Midday
KZ New Gen
KZ Superblue
KZ Fiji Purple
KZ Superblue

If the Middays aren't a good fit, I'll just end up ordering from Reefgeek in which case It would be ATI and GE.

Anyone have a better suggestion or does this look like it will work?

Thanks for the input.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

I have a 10-bulb Powermodule and it is about time for me to change my bulbs. I generally like to look of my current set-up, but I would like a little less blue. Right now the coral colors are a little to blued-out for my liking. I want more of my greens and oranges to pop.

Current bulb configuration front to back:
ATI Blue +
KZ Fiji Purple
UVL Actinic
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue +
ATI Blue +
KZ Fiji Purple
ATI Blue +
ATI Blue +
ATI Blue +

I'm also planning on switching to KZ bulbs because I can get them locally and ATIs I have to get shipped.

I can't get GE 6500Ks locally but a can find Giesemann Middays. Are these comparable bubs?

Planned bulb configuration front to back:

KZ Superblue
KZ Fiji Purple
KZ Superblue
KZ New Gen
KZ Superblue
Gman Midday
KZ New Gen
KZ Superblue
KZ Fiji Purple
KZ Superblue

If the Middays aren't a good fit, I'll just end up ordering from Reefgeek in which case It would be ATI and GE.

Anyone have a better suggestion or does this look like it will work?

Thanks for the input.

Midday will work but I would think about ordering ATI lamps, a lot less money than KZ. If you order from Reefgeek get 6 Blue Plus, 2 Purple Plus and 2 GE 6500K's.