The T5 Q&a Thread

[MiamiLuis]

Thanks Man! Ordering my t-5's! )

Luie

 

[ebe]

You really want blue lamps. With what you have I'd throw 5 10K's and 2 actinics in.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[oscarsdad608]

I have a friend with an outer orbit 2 250watt DE halide with 4 t5s. He really like the 20k look and wants show quality color. He is either going with 20 ushio or 20k XM. What would your suggestion be to make a TOTM worthy color.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

I have a friend with an outer orbit 2 250watt DE halide with 4 t5s. He really like the 20k look and wants show quality color. He is either going with 20 ushio or 20k XM. What would your suggestion be to make a TOTM worthy color.

2 ATI Blue Plus and 2 KZ Fiji Purple.

 

[rdmcgraw]

I have a 72 x 18 x 26 tank the water depth is about 24" but two inches of that is substrate. Will (6) 80w watts work for sps? Should i stagger the bulbs or just center them? What bulb combination should i use if i do stagger them?

I have a icecap 660 on the vho's, so i would get another one for the retro. Who makes the best 60" reflectors?

 

[The Grim Reefer]

I have a 72 x 18 x 26 tank the water depth is about 24" but two inches of that is substrate. Will (6) 80w watts work for sps? Should i stagger the bulbs or just center them? What bulb combination should i use if i do stagger them?

I have a icecap 660 on the vho's, so i would get another one for the retro. Who makes the best 60" reflectors?

LET reflectors from reefgeek. I wouldn't stagger the lamps, you'd be giving up a lot of intensity in the area on each side with only 3 lamps and you really won't have dark ends except at the very top. 4 ATI Blue Plus, 1 GE 6500K Daylight and a KZ Fiji Purple would look good.

 

[Saltyllama]

Grim,
Currently running 4 x 48" T5's driven by icecap 660 over my 90 standard.

Looking to add two more in front and back position driven by a 430 for dawn to dusk.

Which bulbs would you recommend for that specific purpose. You should also know that they wil run the entire daytime light cycle along with my current four.

As it is now:

Front
Blue+
Blue+
UVL actinic white
Blue+
Back

Perhaps a KZ fiji in front and another Blue+ for the back?

Also, it's time for a bulb change anyway, so if you see changes that could be made let me know.

Thanks for the help

 

[xdannyxrocksx]

i have a 40 breeder, 6 bulb fixture..i plan on keeping a little of everything. i want color to pop at the same time i want to go with a set up than can aid with the growth. if i could get a good configuration from front to back that would be nice.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Grim,
Currently running 4 x 48" T5's driven by icecap 660 over my 90 standard.

Looking to add two more in front and back position driven by a 430 for dawn to dusk.

Which bulbs would you recommend for that specific purpose. You should also know that they wil run the entire daytime light cycle along with my current four.

As it is now:

Front
Blue+
Blue+
UVL actinic white
Blue+
Back

Perhaps a KZ fiji in front and another Blue+ for the back?

Also, it's time for a bulb change anyway, so if you see changes that could be made let me know.

Thanks for the help

If you like your current look that would be a good idea. I love the dusk/dawn look with the fiji in front

 

[The Grim Reefer]

i have a 40 breeder, 6 bulb fixture..i plan on keeping a little of everything. i want color to pop at the same time i want to go with a set up than can aid with the growth. if i could get a good configuration from front to back that would be nice.

Front
Blue Plus
UVL Actinic White
Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
Blue Plus
Blue Plus

 

[boosted chemist]

I did that combo, for my 36x4, and love it, i may change the pure actinic for a actinic plus later, but now i have a 10g 24x2 t5 setup on my work tank wtih the stock (no clue how old bulbs) Growing mostly zoa and some lps, i was thinking get the actinic plus and an aqua blue, how you feel about that?

Thanks again man

 

[Saltyllama]

Grim,
I have serached and searched and searched. What the heck is an LET reflector????

 

[gasbatalla]

Grim,
I have serached and searched and searched. What the heck is an LET reflector????

You can find it here

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/LET_Lighting/

 

[Saltyllama]

You are too kind.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

I did that combo, for my 36x4, and love it, i may change the pure actinic for a actinic plus later, but now i have a 10g 24x2 t5 setup on my work tank wtih the stock (no clue how old bulbs) Growing mostly zoa and some lps, i was thinking get the actinic plus and an aqua blue, how you feel about that?

Thanks again man

Should be fine

 

[Beaun]

I am currently running the combinatino bellow on my 65, what benefit would I get with a Fiji Purple instead of a blue plus (as in what color change would I get). I like the natural look without too much blue.

Blue Plus
UVL Actinic White
Blue Plus
GE 6500
Blue Plus
Blue Plus

 

[rtparty]

The tank will be much more purple with a Fiji Purple in place of a Blue Plus. You will also lose some pop in certain colors.

If you want a whiter look change a Blue Plus for an ATI Aquablue.

 

[Beaun]

The tank will be much more purple with a Fiji Purple in place of a Blue Plus. You will also lose some pop in certain colors.

If you want a whiter look change a Blue Plus for an ATI Aquablue.

I tried that, it seemed very yellow. I dont mind some yellow, but it was significant.

 

[egunman]

Tek 5 Elite 6 or 8 bulb

Tek 5 Elite 6 or 8 bulb

I am setting up a 120G, 48"X24"X24". I would like to keep mostly LPS and softies. I am not new to SW, but I am new to this big of tank and getting into anything other than fish.

I think I have my mind set on the Tek 5 Elite 48". Should I go with the 6 bulb or the 8 bulb and what light confiuration should I go with.

Thanks
Eric

 

[JG1]

Grim,

For a 48" tank would you recommend the 48" or 36" ATI fixture?

I was all set on getting the 48" but people are saying get the 36" because of light spillover at the ends?