neyugn0w01
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where are the zeo bulbs on sale at?
The T5 Q&a Thread
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neyugn0w01
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Isn't that setup a bit too blue? Wouldn't swapping out one of the ATI blue plus for another ATI aquablue make it less blue and more par?
edwardw771
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March Zeo Sale - price reflects 20% off MSRP, valid until end of March. These are online prices only. If you prefer to order over the phone, just be sure to reference the online prices.
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Korallen-zucht
And
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=28_39_391
Got to love price wars. they are normally like $29 per bulb.
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Korallen-zucht
And
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=28_39_391
Got to love price wars. they are normally like $29 per bulb.
The Grim Reefer
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On a tank 36" deep for clams Halides running in Lumerarc reflectors would be my choice because they will cover the 36" footprint better.
If you do T5's I would run at least 10 54 watt lamps.
The Grim Reefer
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Pure atinic isn't even the same style of lamp. Actinic Plus is.I personally don't care for the fiji purple. I guess it would be more accurate to say I don't think it is worth the premium price. The Caral Light appears to be the same lamp as a ATI Aquablue. Lamps look identical. Light produced looks the same and the PAR readings are within 1 point.
The Grim Reefer
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Aquactinics constellation
Grim,
I'm currently running the coralife 48" fixture with 2 150w MHs and the actinics. This is on my 90g reef that is 24" deep, prolly 20-21" to sand bed.
I feel this lighting is not really reaching the bottom to well and I was thinking of moving to T5s. What are 2-3 fixture options you would put on this tank? I currently have SPS at the top and everything else in the tank including clams. Things seem to be doing well, But I think they could do ALOT better.
The Aquactinics are nice, and the tek lighting doesn't seem to bad. I have no experience with T5s. I see you mention the constellation as a nice fixture, although it is a bit pricey. Looking for something a little less in cost.
Thank you
I'm currently running the coralife 48" fixture with 2 150w MHs and the actinics. This is on my 90g reef that is 24" deep, prolly 20-21" to sand bed.
I feel this lighting is not really reaching the bottom to well and I was thinking of moving to T5s. What are 2-3 fixture options you would put on this tank? I currently have SPS at the top and everything else in the tank including clams. Things seem to be doing well, But I think they could do ALOT better.
The Aquactinics are nice, and the tek lighting doesn't seem to bad. I have no experience with T5s. I see you mention the constellation as a nice fixture, although it is a bit pricey. Looking for something a little less in cost.
Thank you
The Grim Reefer
Ready for some NOBALL!!!
At least has to be a good place to start. SHould look good
The Grim Reefer
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Aquactinics Constellation or 8 lamp Powermodule
The Grim Reefer
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Wouldn't look nearly as blue as you might guess looking at the lamp names. 14Kish at best.
The Grim Reefer
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Between the constellation and the ati. Go with the one you like the style of the most
The Grim Reefer
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Using a Tek with the Azoo clamp on fan array fosters and smith sells would work OK.
The Grim Reefer
Ready for some NOBALL!!!
Yes, at least hot enough to decrease output
Decisions...
Decisions...
Well after looking at other options. I could convert my current coralife fixture from 150w to 250w for $450ish with bulbs and shipping.. Maybe a little more. This would put me at 500w MH and 184w actinics. total of 684w
On the other hand I could do an Aquactinic Constellation with bulbs for about $800 shipped. Which would only be running 54w x7 = 378w But I think they run at 80w a piece?? I thought I read that somewhere if true then that would be 560w.
So, now if I converted to 250w I also have lots more heat and power usage. But a cheaper initial cost.
If I run the T5s then I pay more but might save more in the long run, could avoid possible heat problems and have more flexable lighting. Plus, a brand new fixture.
Last question- What would the differance in light penatration to the bottom of the tank between 2 -250w MHs or the Constellation T5s.
I would like to be able to keep my clams at the bottom with out any ill effects. Obviously SPS at the top is not a problem since I'm doing that now.
Decisions...
Well after looking at other options. I could convert my current coralife fixture from 150w to 250w for $450ish with bulbs and shipping.. Maybe a little more. This would put me at 500w MH and 184w actinics. total of 684w
On the other hand I could do an Aquactinic Constellation with bulbs for about $800 shipped. Which would only be running 54w x7 = 378w But I think they run at 80w a piece?? I thought I read that somewhere if true then that would be 560w.
So, now if I converted to 250w I also have lots more heat and power usage. But a cheaper initial cost.
If I run the T5s then I pay more but might save more in the long run, could avoid possible heat problems and have more flexable lighting. Plus, a brand new fixture.
Last question- What would the differance in light penatration to the bottom of the tank between 2 -250w MHs or the Constellation T5s.
I would like to be able to keep my clams at the bottom with out any ill effects. Obviously SPS at the top is not a problem since I'm doing that now.
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