The T5 Q&a Thread

[pweissma]

Hi Grim,
I need bulbs for a 2 x 24" Current Nova Extreme on a 15g. On another tank I have a 2 x 18 Nova Extreme with:
UVL Actinic White
UVL 454

But only UVL makes bulbs in 18".

What would you suggest for a similar but slightly bluer look with 24" bulbs from any manufacturer?

Thanks Grim! You're a great asset to the community.

 

[TropTrea]

With only two bulbs I'd try a combo of Atinic+ Blue and Atinic+White.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Hi Grim,
I need bulbs for a 2 x 24" Current Nova Extreme on a 15g. On another tank I have a 2 x 18 Nova Extreme with:
UVL Actinic White
UVL 454

But only UVL makes bulbs in 18".

What would you suggest for a similar but slightly bluer look with 24" bulbs from any manufacturer?

Thanks Grim! You're a great asset to the community.

Instead of the actinic white use an Indigo sun UVL lamp.

 

[JKJrod]

Howdy Grim!

I'm new to the hobby. I recently purchased a Coralife fixture for my low profile 48" 33gl tank. It came with 4 T5 High Output Lamps - two each 10,000K and Actinic. Like most people I would like more blue. Which configuration would you suggest?

Thanks

Jeff

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Howdy Grim!

I'm new to the hobby. I recently purchased a Coralife fixture for my low profile 48" 33gl tank. It came with 4 T5 High Output Lamps - two each 10,000K and Actinic. Like most people I would like more blue. Which configuration would you suggest?

Thanks

Jeff

2 ATI Blue Plus, 1 ATI Purple Plus and a KZ New Gen

 

[JKJrod]

2 ATI Blue Plus, 1 ATI Purple Plus and a KZ New Gen

Thanks Grim!

V/r

Jeff

 

[doctorgori]

when you guys talk about the Korallen Zucht new gen, what bulb is it and where can I buy it?

here is Premium Aquatics offerings; is this New Gen amongst these?
http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supply/Korallen-zucht.html

P.S. Grim , RT ...thanks for all the advice, FWIW I went ahead with the ATI after much vasilating ..yeah nice fixture

 

[rtparty]

when you guys talk about the Korallen Zucht new gen, what bulb is it and where can I buy it?

here is Premium Aquatics offerings; is this New Gen amongst these?
http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supply/Korallen-zucht.html

P.S. Grim , RT ...thanks for all the advice, FWIW I went ahead with the ATI after much vasilating ..yeah nice fixture

It is the New Generation 14k bulb on that page.

 

[Graf-X]

Grim - quick check to see what your preffered combo would be for a 40x30x21 SPS tank w/ 10 bulb ATI powermodule setup... looking to re-purchase bulbs soon - thinking:

Right----------------
Blue +
Purp +
Blue +
Blue +
UVL awhite or KZ II
KZ II
Blue +
Blue +
Purp +
Blue +
Left--------------

or

Right----------------
Blue +
KZ II
Blue +
Blue +
Purp +
GE 6500
Blue +
Blue +
KZ II
Blue +
Left--------------

hrrmmm....

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Grim - quick check to see what your preffered combo would be for a 40x30x21 SPS tank w/ 10 bulb ATI powermodule setup... looking to re-purchase bulbs soon - thinking:

Right----------------
Blue +
Purp +
Blue +
Blue +
UVL awhite or KZ II
KZ II
Blue +
Blue +
Purp +
Blue +
Left--------------

or

Right----------------
Blue +
KZ II
Blue +
Blue +
Purp +
GE 6500
Blue +
Blue +
KZ II
Blue +
Left--------------

hrrmmm....

Blue +
Purp +
Blue +
GE 6500K Daylight
Blue +
Blue +
GE 6500K Daylight
Blue +
Purp +
Blue +

If you want more blue you could use a KZ new gen in place of one of the GE lamps.

 

[Graf-X]

thanks!

 

[Graf-X]

is the GE 6500K "Starcoat" the same bulb as the GE 6500k "Daylight" bulb you mention?

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Yes

 

[R@ck78]

Grim,

I am setting up cube (24x24x24) SPS dominant tank. I was thinking of getting a 6 bulb ATI SunPower system. Would six bulbs be enough or should i go with 8? Also what combo should I go with?

THanks
Mark-

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Grim,

I am setting up cube (24x24x24) SPS dominant tank. I was thinking of getting a 6 bulb ATI SunPower system. Would six bulbs be enough or should i go with 8? Also what combo should I go with?

THanks
Mark-

8 lamps. 5 blue plus, 2 purple plus and a GE 6500K daylight

 

[j.trevino]

Hey grim I was looking for a light bulb recommendation on a 72" aquatic life 8 bulb t5 fixture, but its the one with 4 bulbs on each side. I have a 125g aquarium and i'm looking for the right kind of bulbs to put in and the order that they should go in to stimulate growth. thanks in advance. just one more question is there any kind of sps that will do well in this kind of light, just wondering....

 

[doctorgori]

It is the New Generation 14k bulb on that page.

duh! I looked it over twice and didn't see it...thx Ryan

 

[cpandrewschmidt]

Frag tank double as sump, T5 lights?

Frag tank double as sump, T5 lights?

I'm looking to put a 24" in T5 fixture over my sump, which will double as a frag grow out tank. I'm not too familiar with the power of T5 as I run halides on my main tank. I need a small fixture and wanted something cool, so T5 seems like the best solution. I'm looking at this Odyssea fixture. 4 bulb 72 watts.

http://www.aquatraders.com/20-inch-4x18W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52302.htm

Would this be capable for growing sps frags and if so what color combination would be best for color of sps. I'm not overly concerned with fast growth, just want to hold color from the main tank when sps' are fragged. I could keep it about 5 inches above water level if needed.

Thanks for the help!

Andrew

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Hey grim I was looking for a light bulb recommendation on a 72" aquatic life 8 bulb t5 fixture, but its the one with 4 bulbs on each side. I have a 125g aquarium and i'm looking for the right kind of bulbs to put in and the order that they should go in to stimulate growth. thanks in advance. just one more question is there any kind of sps that will do well in this kind of light, just wondering....

ATI Blue Plus
KZ New Gen
ATI Purple Plus
ATI Blue Plus

Maybe some montis on the rocks but I'd be careful, 4 rows of lamps is lite for a 125.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

I'm looking to put a 24" in T5 fixture over my sump, which will double as a frag grow out tank. I'm not too familiar with the power of T5 as I run halides on my main tank. I need a small fixture and wanted something cool, so T5 seems like the best solution. I'm looking at this Odyssea fixture. 4 bulb 72 watts.

http://www.aquatraders.com/20-inch-4x18W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52302.htm

Would this be capable for growing sps frags and if so what color combination would be best for color of sps. I'm not overly concerned with fast growth, just want to hold color from the main tank when sps' are fragged. I could keep it about 5 inches above water level if needed.

Thanks for the help!

Andrew

4 lamp T5 will work but I would never recommend anything from that retailer or that brand.