The T5 Q&a Thread

[dzeadow]

I may have answered my own ?! Sounds like if I get individual reflectors, a 4 bulb retro would be plenty for 18" deep tank(24x24x18h) if I plan on keeping LPS mid range on the rockwork?

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11067615#post11067615 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BaxterS80
Hey Grim
Currently I have the out of box configuration for the 48" Current Nova Extreme(8bulb). I have a 72g bowed at 22" high. I have LPS, SPS, and softies in the tank. I have Acropora, Montipora, and Alvepora all doing well. They are all growing and thriving. I have been thinking about new bulbs and was wondering what your recommendation would be for this type of set up.
Thanks

Try this

Front
Blue Plus
UVL Super Actinic
ATI Pro Color
ATI Aquablue
GE 6500K Daylight
UVL 75/25
Blue Plus
Aquablue

Should look blue but not as blue as you might think going by the lamp names. I would order a spare Blue Plus just in case. You may fel the need to swap out the center Aquablue for a more blue lamp.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11068350#post11068350 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dzeadow
I may have answered my own ?! Sounds like if I get individual reflectors, a 4 bulb retro would be plenty for 18" deep tank(24x24x18h) if I plan on keeping LPS mid range on the rockwork?

If you arent doing clams or a lot of SPS 4 will do it.

 

[BaxterS80]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11068524#post11068524 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Grim Reefer
Try this

Front
Blue Plus
UVL Super Actinic
ATI Pro Color
ATI Aquablue
GE 6500K Daylight
UVL 75/25
Blue Plus
Aquablue

Should look blue but not as blue as you might think going by the lamp names. I would order a spare Blue Plus just in case. You may fel the need to swap out the center Aquablue for a more blue lamp.

Thanks, Grim...I am so use to having white light for part of the day, but you say that this configuration which will be bluish is a more effective config?

 

[dzeadow]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11068548#post11068548 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Grim Reefer
If you arent doing clams or a lot of SPS 4 will do it.

So would 6 do it if I wanted to do sps later on? or would I need 8?

 

[jpa14]

grim,
do think there is anyway to run T5's on a 36'' deep tank 6feet long? and keep SPS?

thanks

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11068703#post11068703 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BaxterS80
Thanks, Grim...I am so use to having white light for part of the day, but you say that this configuration which will be bluish is a more effective config?

I don't know that it will give you any better growth but it should look very cool. The corals can only use so much light. 8 lamps over a 22" tall tank is a lot even without reflectors.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11068915#post11068915 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dzeadow
So would 6 do it if I wanted to do sps later on? or would I need 8?

6 or 8 but if you do retros you can add them in as needed.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11069024#post11069024 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jpa14
grim,
do think there is anyway to run T5's on a 36'' deep tank 6feet long? and keep SPS?

thanks

Sure, as suppliments for your 400 watt metal halides.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Seriously if you want SPS anywhere other than the top third of the tank you need 400 or even 1000 watt halides on that big a tank

 

[BaxterS80]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11069030#post11069030 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Grim Reefer
I don't know that it will give you any better growth but it should look very cool. The corals can only use so much light. 8 lamps over a 22" tall tank is a lot even without reflectors.

I was thinking of maybe adding a clip on 150W MH to the setup. What would be your thinking on this?

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Don't think a 150 would add anything but a little heat and power usage.

 

[FibberMcGee]

Hey Grim, Have you heard anything about ATI having a dimmable T5 Powermodule, and if so any word if anyone has one here in the states. Reef Geek is the only importer I know of and I sent them a message regarding this. Just wondering what you think of the possibility of doing a sunrise sunset with T5's.

 

[MADtanks]

I have read this thread b4 and i could have sworn i saw somewhere that it is possible to fit SLR reflectors in the Teklight fixture. The reason i ask is b/c i am getting ready to replace my bulbs and would like to upgrade my reflectors at the same time, i just cant seem to find the post that had pictures that said u could fit the IceCap reflectors in the teklight, someone please redirect me i might have just missed it but know i saw it in here before. Thanks

 

[dzeadow]

where's the best place for the budget reefer to buy retro kits with individual reflectors?

 

[jparker]

Does anyone have an opinion on the Current Nova Extreme? I am looking to get the 48" 4X54 watt.

 

[MADtanks]

reefgeek decent price, get yourself the SLS if yo cant afford the SLR as they are 10 bux vs. the 20 unless they brought the prices back up.

 

[carlos_fb]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11055435#post11055435 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by carlos_fb
That sounds good, now I have:

- ATI Sun Pro
- ATI Blue Plus
- ATI Aquablue Special
- UV Super Actinic

- ATI Pro Color
- ATI Blue Plus

Grim,

I just noticed that my ATI Sun Pro is about to die, what should I get to replace it? I was thinking about the GE 6500K Daylight which is what you suggested before the Pro Color.

 

[BaxterS80]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11069098#post11069098 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Grim Reefer
Don't think a 150 would add anything but a little heat and power usage.

Thanks, Grim...Took your advice and picked up the first two bulbs. Will add them slowly over the next couple of weeks as to not shock the tank..

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11070142#post11070142 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by erickrm
I have read this thread b4 and i could have sworn i saw somewhere that it is possible to fit SLR reflectors in the Teklight fixture. The reason i ask is b/c i am getting ready to replace my bulbs and would like to upgrade my reflectors at the same time, i just cant seem to find the post that had pictures that said u could fit the IceCap reflectors in the teklight, someone please redirect me i might have just missed it but know i saw it in here before. Thanks

I believe you are thinking of the Nova fixture. Dont know how you could cram them into the tek.