The T5 Q&a Thread
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The Grim Reefer
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Shouldn't lose much if anything.
Litefoot Sr
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Hi Guys,
I upgraded my tank 3 months ago to a AG 75g which is 48x18x24 with a 4" deep sand bed. I also upgraded my lights to 4-54w T-5's with IC reflectors. The lamps are ATI sunpro, ATI aqua blue, ATI blue + and UVL Super Actinic. I just ordered my first 3 1/2" Crocea Clam so I'm planning to add another two T-5's. My question is which lamps should I buy? I actually had it planned out but I lost my notes. Please help.
I upgraded my tank 3 months ago to a AG 75g which is 48x18x24 with a 4" deep sand bed. I also upgraded my lights to 4-54w T-5's with IC reflectors. The lamps are ATI sunpro, ATI aqua blue, ATI blue + and UVL Super Actinic. I just ordered my first 3 1/2" Crocea Clam so I'm planning to add another two T-5's. My question is which lamps should I buy? I actually had it planned out but I lost my notes. Please help.
The Grim Reefer
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If you like you current look do an Aquablue and Blue plus.
Grim,
I recently upgraded my 2 generic Grandlite 10k 150w de metal halide bulbs to Ushio 10k bulbs over my 75g. The grandlites were very yellow and the ushios are more of a white color. Now what should i replace my 2 t5 ho actinics with? Right now their just Jalli Actinics that came w/ the fixture. The jali actinics have a very light blue to them. If lookin for more color out the tank, what would you suggest?
I recently upgraded my 2 generic Grandlite 10k 150w de metal halide bulbs to Ushio 10k bulbs over my 75g. The grandlites were very yellow and the ushios are more of a white color. Now what should i replace my 2 t5 ho actinics with? Right now their just Jalli Actinics that came w/ the fixture. The jali actinics have a very light blue to them. If lookin for more color out the tank, what would you suggest?
Litefoot Sr
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Thanks Grim.
I've read on the Clam Forum that the perfect light for clams is 10K. I'm starting to think I might not have enough white light. The aqua blue is a combo of white and blue, but the blue + is mostly blue. Do you think it would be better to swap the aqua blue with maybe a UVL aqua sun 10K? I am happy with the lighting now, but I want to provide as much optimal lighting as possible for the clam. I do value your opinion.
I've read on the Clam Forum that the perfect light for clams is 10K. I'm starting to think I might not have enough white light. The aqua blue is a combo of white and blue, but the blue + is mostly blue. Do you think it would be better to swap the aqua blue with maybe a UVL aqua sun 10K? I am happy with the lighting now, but I want to provide as much optimal lighting as possible for the clam. I do value your opinion.
The Grim Reefer
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I would do 1 ATI Blue Plus and 1 UVL Super Actinic. Should give you a nice bluish tint and pop the colors.
The Grim Reefer
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You could add a Aquasun and Blue Plus and not change the overall look much. If you have any pink or purpl critters in your tank it will bring those color out a little better maybe.
hahnmeister
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Gosh Grim, you should be a hired consultant for some T5 vendor... maybe get free equipment or something.
The Grim Reefer
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Gads then this would be like a job
hahnmeister
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What, a job? And not be able to post on RC all day!?!!? NEVER!!!
charlesjordanjr
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Grimm,
Did you post the par results for different bulbs? I need to know if I should get the geisemann's again or go with something else that has more par. I have a tek 6x54 fixture. Thanks!!
-Chuck
Did you post the par results for different bulbs? I need to know if I should get the geisemann's again or go with something else that has more par. I have a tek 6x54 fixture. Thanks!!
-Chuck
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The ATI's have better output. The UVL Super Actinic has better output than the other straight actinic lamps.
The Grim Reefer
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Pure actinic and blue pluses
cgarsmokr
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Hahn, Grim
Checked out the Maristar 48" MH/T5 combo. Nice but $$.
If I want to do some Acro, clams, zoos would I need a pricey fixture like the one above or is the Solar Flare 8 lamp T5 fixture okay.
ps I'm not a do it yourselfer so retros are out.
Thank you for your help.
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1088
http://www.reefgeek.com/products/categories/lighting/1044Here are the two systems I'm considering.
Checked out the Maristar 48" MH/T5 combo. Nice but $$.
If I want to do some Acro, clams, zoos would I need a pricey fixture like the one above or is the Solar Flare 8 lamp T5 fixture okay.
ps I'm not a do it yourselfer so retros are out.
Thank you for your help.
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1088
http://www.reefgeek.com/products/categories/lighting/1044Here are the two systems I'm considering.
cgarsmokr
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new link for Maristar system.
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...roduct_Code=SL-MS-4250&Category_Code=Maristar
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...roduct_Code=SL-MS-4250&Category_Code=Maristar
The Grim Reefer
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The Solar Flare would be the way to go.
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