The T5 Q&a Thread

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11078133#post11078133 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by seagirl
Thanks a lot Grim, i'll let her know. I'm glad i asked, i didn't know you could have 3 midday's and not have a yellow look, maybe i need to throw one of them i my set up

Gads the TYPOS!!!! It will look slightly blue.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Re: 4bulb t5 teklight strong enouhg for acro's?

Re: 4bulb t5 teklight strong enouhg for acro's?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11078145#post11078145 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by beachroadbum
Hi grim,

Do you think the T5 tek light which is 4 HO 39watt bulbs is strong enough for acropora? The acropora will be between 18 and 10 inches underneath the fixture. I will be using two URI aquasun for the two middle bulbs and actinc plus geismanns on the outsides.

Thanks!!

best,
Jared

I'd try to keep them closer to 10 than 18" but you should be OK.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11078535#post11078535 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dwd5813
Grim, what do you think about using an aquactinics TX5 over my 40breeder with the intent to keep mostly euphyllias? which bulbs would you recommend?

Should be good. For lamps try

Front
Blue Plus
Super Actinic
Aquasun
Aquablue
Blue Plus

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Re: T5 setup for 50 Bow

Re: T5 setup for 50 Bow

It will be tight but the 39 watt lamps will fit into a 36" space.

For lamps try

Blue Plus
Super Actinic
Aquasun
Aquablue (or for a more blue look Blue Plus)

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11080433#post11080433 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by woganaga
Mr Grim,

I am sure the answer is in this thread somewhere but i don't think i'll ever make it to the beginning of this thread!

Just finished building a canopy for my 50 bow. The inside length is exactly 36". Will I be able to fit 36" 39w bulbs in there with icecap endcaps & reflectors, or 24w 2 ft bulbs? I am planning on four lamps if you can offer bulb suggestions as well. For now its just shrooms and zoos, but plan on adding LPS and maybe a clam later. I was looking at using the regular ballasts available from ReefGeek.

tank is currently lit with Normal Output T8 strips from my FOWLR tank.

thanks in advance -- david

 

[Mark75]

I have to decide, which combo to order?

sps and zoanthid tank.

1.) ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
UVL Aquasun
ATI Blue Plus

2.) ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
ATI Pro Color
ATI Blue Plus

3.) ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
ATI Pro color
UVL Super actinic

4.) ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aqua Blue
UVL Aqua sun
UVL Super actinic

Which combo will look the best?

 

[beachroadbum]

Thanks Grim!!

 

[The Grim Reefer]

If it were mine I would try number 2.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11081104#post11081104 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mark75
I have to decide, which combo to order?

sps and zoanthid tank.

1.) ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
UVL Aquasun
ATI Blue Plus

2.) ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
ATI Pro Color
ATI Blue Plus

3.) ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
ATI Pro color
UVL Super actinic

4.) ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aqua Blue
UVL Aqua sun
UVL Super actinic

Which combo will look the best?

 

[asia102485]

HELLOW GRIM REEFER, I JUST BOUGHT AN ICECAP RETRO T5HO SET UP FOR MY 75 GALLON TANK, ALL I NEED NOW ARE THE LIGHTS BUT I AM CONFUSED WITH ALL THE DIFFERENT TYPE OF BULBS YOU COULD GET.... CAN YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME WICH LIGHT BULBS TO BUY.. I HAVE ROOM FOR 4 LIGHT BULBS. IM INTERESTED IN KEEPING SOME SPS AND LPS. ANY HELP WOULD BE APRECIATED. THANK YOU.

 

[detroit_fan]

Hi Grim, i want to thank you for all the help you provide on here, your advice is well appreciated.

I currently have 4 Tek T5's over my 75 gal lps/softie tank.
2 11k Aqua Blue
1 Actinic +
1 pure actinic- all G-mann bulbs.

My growth sux so i am buying 2 more T5's from Reef Geek with IC reflectors to add. What 2 bulbs would you add to this system? Any brand is fine. Thanks.


On a side note-
I don't have money to replace the other 4 bulbs right now, but when i do what is the best 6 bulb combo in your opinion. (any brands)

 

[carlos_fb]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11071550#post11071550 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Grim Reefer
The GE or a UVL Aquasun

Grim,

I didn't know Reef Geek still has the ATI Sun Pro, should I replace it with the same bulb or go with 1 of the ones that you suggested?

 

[stephensturman]

hey grim,

I am going to be upgrading to a 48 x 24 x 24 120g reef ready and im going to get the 8 bulb 54w tek fixture with individual reflectors. what is the bulb combination i should use for mixed reef and also lots of sps? and what is your view of this fixture?

thanks,

stephen

 

[Jeremy23]

Replacement bulbs

Replacement bulbs

Just installed 2 t-5 uvl super actinic(normally driven) and am now going to change my vhos to overdiven t-5s which 2 bulbs overdiven to go with the two super actinics i have now? Thanks

 

[woganaga]

Re: Re: T5 setup for 50 Bow

Re: Re: T5 setup for 50 Bow

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11081018#post11081018 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Grim Reefer
It will be tight but the 39 watt lamps will fit into a 36" space.

For lamps try

Blue Plus
Super Actinic
Aquasun
Aquablue (or for a more blue look Blue Plus)

thank you for the guidance! i will let u know how it works out.
I meant to ask as well -- 1) which 2 lamps would i wire together on a single ballast for the dawn/dusk effect? 2) what do you think about the quality of the $50 coralife aqualight double strips - why are they so cheap compared to all the other t5 options?

-david

 

[s3aL]

Got a question...

I have a Aquatinics 36" 2x175w 2x39w HO T5 fixture and plan to run the 15k Iwasaki's. Which combo of T5's would best suppliment those bulbs for best pop in coral color and give off a bluer look?

 

[NeveSSL]

Question Grim: When you recommend the aquablue, are you talking about the special or plus?

woganaga:

You probably want your super actinic and blue plus on one and aquasun and aquablue on the other ballast for dusk/dawn.

The coralife aqualight double strips are not T5HOs... just regular T5s and are thus cheaper and have much less output.

Brandon

 

[ashdo]

Posted in other section but no response. This is perhaps the better forum for an answer. Getting the 48" aquactinics constellation and I'm setting up a 75g tank, viewable from both sides. It will be a mixed tank of softies and SPS and clams. Can someone give me a recommendation of what 7 bulbs to buy and in what combination they should be set up? Thanks for the help.

 

[NWhoric]

I am in the process of looking for new lights and was told to get a t-5 retrokit. i have a 120-125gal tank its 60x18x25.75 (if my calcs are correct its around 100gals)

what setup should i have? like lights, ballests, etc......

 

[hpglow]

I have a setup question for the experts here. I am having a 24x24x24 cube with a built in refuge in the back. I really want to get a 24" fixture with 8 lamps or put two 4 lamp fixtures back to back.

Is 8 lamps overkill for this setup?

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11084350#post11084350 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by asia102485
HELLOW GRIM REEFER, I JUST BOUGHT AN ICECAP RETRO T5HO SET UP FOR MY 75 GALLON TANK, ALL I NEED NOW ARE THE LIGHTS BUT I AM CONFUSED WITH ALL THE DIFFERENT TYPE OF BULBS YOU COULD GET.... CAN YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME WICH LIGHT BULBS TO BUY.. I HAVE ROOM FOR 4 LIGHT BULBS. IM INTERESTED IN KEEPING SOME SPS AND LPS. ANY HELP WOULD BE APRECIATED. THANK YOU.

First off push the caps key, typing in capital letters is considered yelling. Dont be so mean:lol:

Try this

Front
ATI Blue Plus
UVL Super Actinic
UVL Aquasun
ATI Blue Plus

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11086717#post11086717 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hpglow
I have a setup question for the experts here. I am having a 24x24x24 cube with a built in refuge in the back. I really want to get a 24" fixture with 8 lamps or put two 4 lamp fixtures back to back.

Is 8 lamps overkill for this setup?

Not really.