The T5 Q&a Thread
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The Grim Reefer
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For a 90 I would get a 6x54 ATI Sunpower and never look back. Great light for that tank. Enough to have stonies but not so overpowering that you can't keep LPS happy too.
reefcat
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Grim...If you look at my join date and posts you can see that I'm a long time lurker and try to manage on my own but your expertise would be great, and I do value your opinion.
I've been out of the game for a few years and have only had a 55g with a PC fixture so things were pretty simple....set up wise that is.
Building a 120g 48x24x24 this time and almost done with the cycle. Sump/fuge, Vertex IN180 and the likes.
Have a low profile canopy so retro's will sit about 4" from the surface. Rock stacked and not on the back wall so I was thinking about going with 6 4x54 T5's. Think that works?
Sure I would like to do as many SPS as possible but realistically I doubt if it will be a dominate SPS habitat to start.
So if you don't mind lets go shopping at Reefgeek!!!! Just pick your favorite set up!!!
LET...SLR...TEK?
Icecap 660 or Triads?
and your favorite bulbs front to back
thanks buddy
Jerry
Grim...Grim...Grim...
Grim...If you look at my join date and posts you can see that I'm a long time lurker and try to manage on my own but your expertise would be great, and I do value your opinion.
I've been out of the game for a few years and have only had a 55g with a PC fixture so things were pretty simple....set up wise that is.
Building a 120g 48x24x24 this time and almost done with the cycle. Sump/fuge, Vertex IN180 and the likes.
Have a low profile canopy so retro's will sit about 4" from the surface. Rock stacked and not on the back wall so I was thinking about going with 6 4x54 T5's. Think that works?
Sure I would like to do as many SPS as possible but realistically I doubt if it will be a dominate SPS habitat to start.
So if you don't mind lets go shopping at Reefgeek!!!! Just pick your favorite set up!!!
LET...SLR...TEK?
Icecap 660 or Triads?
and your favorite bulbs front to back
thanks buddy
Jerry
BPro32
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Oh trust me I'd love to but I'm on a college budget here. Saving up for one of those would take me 8 months. I'm looking for one used but not having any luck.
The Grim Reefer
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LET reflectors, Triad ballasts
Front
Blue Plus
UVL Actinic White
Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
Blue Plus
Blue Plus
If you plan on clams or SPS on the sand you need 8 lamps.
The Grim Reefer
Ready for some NOBALL!!!
Do the 6 lamp Tek. You can add an external fan blowing over the top of the fixture and get a big jump in PAR. I figure if your a college kid your hanging by your heels from the balcony doing beer bong every night so an external fan is no biggie.
I KILL ME
Just one of the clamp on fans on the rear center of the tank works and isn't that annoying. Just don't direct the air right at the lamps, it's better if it blows against the top so the air flows through and around the fixture.
The Grim Reefer
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6x39 Tek light
snslarison
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Hey Grim,
I'm thinking of going with a 24" 4 lamp Aquaticlife T5 for my new system Im setting up. It is going to be a 39g Cadlights (24x20x20). I know that this is not the best fixture for output but I like the way it looks and I love the idea of the built in timer. My question is...based on the deminsions of the tank, do you think I will have any problem keeping SPS corals or clams? I do plan to go with some good bulbs (i.e. ATI or KZ). what do you think?
TIA
I'm thinking of going with a 24" 4 lamp Aquaticlife T5 for my new system Im setting up. It is going to be a 39g Cadlights (24x20x20). I know that this is not the best fixture for output but I like the way it looks and I love the idea of the built in timer. My question is...based on the deminsions of the tank, do you think I will have any problem keeping SPS corals or clams? I do plan to go with some good bulbs (i.e. ATI or KZ). what do you think?
TIA
Mavrk
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Thank you for the quick reply.
Do you think the elite is worth the extra 30 bucks? Also, do you think it is better to get the brackets or the cable kit? Do I need the extra adjustability of the cable? Or will the brackets be good enough for that? Of course the brackets also cost more, but would be easier to position.
What bulbs would you recommend for this? I figure I will keep clams, BTAs, macro algae, plus a few small fish.
Finally, even though I am not planning on SPS, if I ever decided to do so, how deep could I put them with this fixture? And would it be too strong for LPS?
RayRay1983
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What bulb combo would you recommend for good growth and a nice pop on the 6x54 pm on a full sps reef?
Cheers
Ray
The Grim Reefer
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Not unless you are willing to keep the clams up on the rocks. Even then you need 6 lamps.
The Grim Reefer
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4 ATI Blue Plus, 1 ATI Aquablue and a UVL Actinic White
snslarison
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Would I be able to keep that stuff with a 24" Tek?
The Grim Reefer
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If you can get one with 6 lamps. You will need to keep clams and SPS below the lamps. With only 4 you only have 10 to 12 inches front to back with full power.
snslarison
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Ok, well most of the 24" fixtures seem to be 4 lamp systems. I will look around. I also need a fixture I can mount with mounting legs. I don't want to hang a fixture from the ceiling. Thanks.
reefcat
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Fantastic Grim....I can't wait to see this in action...take care
rtparty
Raise The Reef!
Similar to all the other blue bulbs. Less PAR than the ATI Blue Plus and I believe it is even less than the Giesemann Actinic Plus.
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