The T5 Q&a Thread

[The Grim Reefer]

Yes I now have two Whites and two Blues all ATI bulbs. I was comparing the ATI Blues with Aquaticlife Blues and there is no comparison in brightness. ATI wins hands down. So does brightness directly relate to PAR? The ATI is significantly brighter than the AquaticLife so I am thinking that I have increased my PAR.

It can but not always, your eyes can play tricks on you but if both lamps are roughly the same color the brighter one will have more PAR. You need to think intensity. A white lamp will look brighter but might not be as intense as a blue lamp so the blue will have higher PAR.

 

[TonyV]

Ok, makes sense. So when are you going to be ready to sell me your older Apogee so you can buy your self the newest model?

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Ok, makes sense. So when are you going to be ready to sell me your older Apogee so you can buy your self the newest model?

Make me an offer I can't refuse

 

[paul_111]

12~14K with a slightly purple tint.

Grim;

Would that be the case with using IceCap 660 ballasts? You had mentioned in a previous post that the IceCaps lose some blue.

I'd like to be in the 14-15k area.

Thanks again,
Paul

 

[KromiX]

Grim,

this is my final I think, is this ok or too strong for a 40G Breeder?

Tek T5 36" 6 x 39W

B+ by ATI
B+ by ATI
Fiji Purple by Korallen Zucht
39W 11000K Aquablue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by Giessman
B+ by ATI
B+ by ATI

or

B+ by ATI
B+ by ATI
Fiji Purple by Korallen Zucht
39W 12000K Aquablue Special T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI
B+ by ATI
B+ by ATI

 

[clevebill]

bulb select

bulb select

i have now 40 gallon tank 36x18x16 tall
front
ati b+
indigo sun
ati b+
uv acintic white
ati b+
indigo sun
=====================================================
or how about
b+
acintic white
b+
midday
super acintic
b+
called reef geek they recommended 2ati b+ 1 midday 1 fujipurple ony four bulbs for my tank not 6 ihave mostly uv bulbs or geissmann

 

[jediluke]

24'' HO T5 Fluorescent Aquarium 4 bulbs (2 white 2 blue 96 watt) 10000k daylight should be good enough for JBJ nano 28G to keep SPS and clams?

 

[Hudzon]

I have a 39gal 36x12.5x20, I have a 4x36" t5
I my lights are paired an would like a dawn/dusk with using two and full sun using all four
I would like to bring out purples/ greens and yellows staying as white as I can.
any recomendation besides more light That will come but not for awhile

 

[clownfish1124]

I have a 29 gallon aquarium with a 30" sundial. I currently have my bulbs arranged like this:
Back
Blue +
GE 6500
Super Actinic
Blue +
Front

I think this is too blue and am going to be purchasing new bulbs very soon. I was wondering if this combination would be good:
Back
Indigo Sun
454
Actinic White
Super Actinic
Front

If not, what would be good? I want it to be in the 12k-14k range, but not too blue. Also, should I get the internal reflector bulbs or the ones without reflectors? This is becasue the reflectors in the sundial are not the best, nor full reflectors for that matter. Thanks

 

[derekbv]

Grim appreciate the feedback in advance.
I have a 225 Acrylic 72x24x30 looking @ TEK 60" 6x80 for softie and LPS (handful of SPS possible). Could you please suggest bulbs and config. Want corals to pop (greens, yellows, reds), dusk/dawn, without going too blue.

 

[Mike de Leon]

Hi Grim,

I am finally taking the plunge! Going 8 bulb ATI PM from 400 watters.

Where I will be buying can only get ATI and aquascience for bulbs. Can you suggest bulb combo that can mimic either radium or phoenix bulbs? Many thanks!

 

[rtparty]

I have a 29 gallon aquarium with a 30" sundial. I currently have my bulbs arranged like this:
Back
Blue +
GE 6500
Super Actinic
Blue +
Front

I think this is too blue and am going to be purchasing new bulbs very soon. I was wondering if this combination would be good:
Back
Indigo Sun
454
Actinic White
Super Actinic
Front

If not, what would be good? I want it to be in the 12k-14k range, but not too blue. Also, should I get the internal reflector bulbs or the ones without reflectors? This is becasue the reflectors in the sundial are not the best, nor full reflectors for that matter. Thanks

I would look into getting the internal reflected bulbs on that fixture. I wuold change the combo though.

454
Actinic White
Super Actinic
454

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Grim;

Would that be the case with using IceCap 660 ballasts? You had mentioned in a previous post that the IceCaps lose some blue.

I'd like to be in the 14-15k area.

Thanks again,
Paul

Running an Ice Cap I would get rid of the aquablues for 2 more blue plus.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Grim,

this is my final I think, is this ok or too strong for a 40G Breeder?

Tek T5 36" 6 x 39W

B+ by ATI
B+ by ATI
Fiji Purple by Korallen Zucht
39W 11000K Aquablue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by Giessman
B+ by ATI
B+ by ATI

or

B+ by ATI
B+ by ATI
Fiji Purple by Korallen Zucht
39W 12000K Aquablue Special T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI
B+ by ATI
B+ by ATI

Either would be fine.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

i have now 40 gallon tank 36x18x16 tall
front
ati b+
indigo sun
ati b+
uv acintic white
ati b+
indigo sun
=====================================================
or how about
b+
acintic white
b+
midday
super acintic
b+
called reef geek they recommended 2ati b+ 1 midday 1 fujipurple ony four bulbs for my tank not 6 ihave mostly uv bulbs or geissmann

I would probably like the top one.

If you decide to go with 4

BP
Fiji Purple
Aquablue
BP

 

[The Grim Reefer]

I have a 39gal 36x12.5x20, I have a 4x36" t5
I my lights are paired an would like a dawn/dusk with using two and full sun using all four
I would like to bring out purples/ greens and yellows staying as white as I can.
any recomendation besides more light That will come but not for awhile

Front
Blue Plus
UVL Actinic White
GE 6500K Daylight
Blue Plus

should be what you are looking for.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

24'' HO T5 Fluorescent Aquarium 4 bulbs (2 white 2 blue 96 watt) 10000k daylight should be good enough for JBJ nano 28G to keep SPS and clams?

I'd want a ATI Sunpower if that tank is more than about 20" tall. More than 16 I would want a Tek and in either case use good lamps, 2 ATI Blue Plus 1 ATI Aquablue and 1 KZ Fiji Purple

 

[The Grim Reefer]

I have a 29 gallon aquarium with a 30" sundial. I currently have my bulbs arranged like this:
Back
Blue +
GE 6500
Super Actinic
Blue +
Front

I think this is too blue and am going to be purchasing new bulbs very soon. I was wondering if this combination would be good:
Back
Indigo Sun
454
Actinic White
Super Actinic
Front

If not, what would be good? I want it to be in the 12k-14k range, but not too blue. Also, should I get the internal reflector bulbs or the ones without reflectors? This is becasue the reflectors in the sundial are not the best, nor full reflectors for that matter. Thanks

Should be good. Little less blue but not a bunch

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Grim appreciate the feedback in advance.
I have a 225 Acrylic 72x24x30 looking @ TEK 60" 6x80 for softie and LPS (handful of SPS possible). Could you please suggest bulbs and config. Want corals to pop (greens, yellows, reds), dusk/dawn, without going too blue.

Front
ATI Blue Plus
KZ Fiji Purple
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500K Daylight
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Blue Plus

Grab an aquablue as a spare in case you think the above is too blue

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Hi Grim,

I am finally taking the plunge! Going 8 bulb ATI PM from 400 watters.

Where I will be buying can only get ATI and aquascience for bulbs. Can you suggest bulb combo that can mimic either radium or phoenix bulbs? Many thanks!

Front
ATI Aquablue
ATI Blue Plus
AS 15000K Special
AS 15000K Special
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Blue Plus