The Grim Reefer
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Should be fine. Just dont get high light stuff too far out from under the lights.
The T5 Q&a Thread
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aquamariner
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I have 4 TEK reflectors for the 48" bulbs brand new, with the protective film on them still. If anyone wants to buy these from me, email me at Havanashome@aol.com I'll create an invoice for you through PayPal. I'm asking $60 for them, $10 shipping through FedEx with insurance included. If you want to do the transaction through Ebay, and are sure you want to buy them, I'll list it on Ebay with a Buy It Now and we can do it that way, again paying through PayPal. I have 100 feedback through ebay.
vthondaboi
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Is the IC T5 Retro or Solar Flare going to be noticeably brighter than the Aquactinics TX5?
My main concern are carpet anemones in a standard 75G tank...
But for the price of a Solar Flare I could get a 48" MH Fixture for cheaper...
My main concern are carpet anemones in a standard 75G tank...
But for the price of a Solar Flare I could get a 48" MH Fixture for cheaper...
aquamariner
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Yeah, I tried, it says I have to have fifty posts before I can start a new thread,which I need in order to post these. I was just offering them for folks who have been following this thread as it has been quite helpful.
The Grim Reefer
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I'd do 4 overdriven. As long as you arent doing softies it wont be too much.
The Grim Reefer
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I would probably go with the IC retro or Solar Flare. The Aquactinics 5 lamp unit MIGHT be intense enough for a Carpet but I wouldnt want to chance it.
vthondaboi
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What bulb selection would you go with to try to re-create a VHO looks but brighter?
Is it possible to stick with UV Lighting bulbs as they are more readily available locally and not sacrifice too much par...
Is it possible to stick with UV Lighting bulbs as they are more readily available locally and not sacrifice too much par...
The Grim Reefer
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2 of each of the UVL lamps in a 6 lamp mix should do it. If it were me I would do 2 super actinics, 1 aquasun, 1 actinic white, 1 ATI Aquablue and 1 Blue plus and see how that looks.
billyzbear
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Hay Grim could you post the info or a link to the T5 bulb par testing you did? I remember seeing it but can't find it now.
billyzbear
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I finally found it. Thanks for all your work.
aquamariner
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When I received the first order of reflectors , I told the guy that I had received the Tek reflectors instead of the IceCap, as he sells both. I told him this based on the fact that I didn't see the brace on the ends of the reflectors.Either way, the reflectors were the wrong length. Well, it turns out that they are IceCap reflectors after all. I received the reflectors for the 36" bulbs today and again, they didn't have the braces. I called the guy up and he told me he pulled them out of an IceCap box before he sent them to me. So I called IceCap and the guy in technical support told me that IceCap didn't make the reflectors with the braces any more, that they stopped making them 8 months to a year ago. So , I've got icecap reflectors for the 48" bulbs. Just thought you would like to know.
luke33
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Grim, i've asked you a couple questions about t5's recently and my mind is made up and i'll be purchasing them very soon. I'm going to buy a used retro 4x54w icecap and i'll be buying a new 4x54w with a 660 so really a 4x80w icecap retro. This is for my 125g. This would be plenty for clams and sps right. I plan on geisman, ati bulb's but wanted to know what bulbs for a nice blue tint but not totally blue look. And thanks, you've been great and are a huge asset to RC!
The Grim Reefer
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I assume you are staggering the lamps(72x18 125)?
If that is the case keep the clams in the area with all the lamps overlapping. For a lamp mix I would try this, again assuming overlaps
Front
Blue Plus
Blue Plus
Super Actinic
Super Actinic
GE 6500K or UVL Aquasun
GE 6500K or UVL Aquasun
Blue Plus or Aquablue for less blue look
Blue Plus or Aquablue for less blue look
I think either combo would look nice. I don't think either will be a 20K look.
If that is the case keep the clams in the area with all the lamps overlapping. For a lamp mix I would try this, again assuming overlaps
Front
Blue Plus
Blue Plus
Super Actinic
Super Actinic
GE 6500K or UVL Aquasun
GE 6500K or UVL Aquasun
Blue Plus or Aquablue for less blue look
Blue Plus or Aquablue for less blue look
I think either combo would look nice. I don't think either will be a 20K look.
aquamariner
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What is the optimal temperature under a canopy with 4x39 watt HO's for the bulbs to operate at?
The Grim Reefer
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95 degrees.
55semireef
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Grim, what spectrum bulb is this? It doesn't really say on the package clearly. I took some pictures of the box to see if you can figure it out. Its a 54 watt bulb.
The Grim Reefer
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4750. It would be worth a try.
55semireef
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a 4750 K spectrum you say grim? I have never heard of a number like that.
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