The T5 Q&a Thread
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holdyourlight
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will this be enough white light for max growth?
also just confirming the 75/25 is second from the front?
Grim... still pondering what bulbs to buy since it is time to replace all 14 of mine.. what about this combo?
Blue Plus
an actinic... not sure which one yet
Pro Color
Blue Plus
Blue Plus (or Aquablue special)??
75/25
Blue Plus
anyone running something similiar and have a picture of it? I really like Pancho's color in his tank...
Blue Plus
an actinic... not sure which one yet
Pro Color
Blue Plus
Blue Plus (or Aquablue special)??
75/25
Blue Plus
anyone running something similiar and have a picture of it? I really like Pancho's color in his tank...
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Helios Super Blue is a nice lamp.
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Yes to both. There is no such thing as white light actually. Corals get very good use out of the blue and green spectrums.
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I'd probably do the Aquablue where you mention it. That should still leave you with a pretty blue look but the corals should pop.
DodgeDude99
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Grim
I am having a tough time chosing a fixture for my 90.
They all are 48" 6 bulb.
Out of the following which would be a better fixture....
Coralvue
Nova Pro
Tek
Special Edition Tek/Ice Cap model that is painted blue and a numbered edition.
Also a list of bulbs you would recommend, I plan on keeping softies mostly, but will have a clam or 2, and I am sure a few SPS.
I am having a tough time chosing a fixture for my 90.
They all are 48" 6 bulb.
Out of the following which would be a better fixture....
Coralvue
Nova Pro
Tek
Special Edition Tek/Ice Cap model that is painted blue and a numbered edition.
Also a list of bulbs you would recommend, I plan on keeping softies mostly, but will have a clam or 2, and I am sure a few SPS.
thanks, Grim... which actinic would you use? I used the super actinic with the combo I am currently using, am wondering if there is one that pops things better?
Rickyrooz1
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Grim, can you post the link to the T-5 bulb comparisons that have the pictures of what each bulb color looks like?
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T-5 bulb combo on my 90
Grim i have a tek t-5 and i would like to see if i have the right bulb combo for my mix reef 90 gal tank.
my bulbs are
Pure Actinic D&D
Aqua Blue + Giesemann
Antinic + Giesemann
Midday 6000k D&D
Aqua Blue + Giesemann
Pure Actinic D&D
please like me know what i should swap out or change for the maximum color.
Registered: May 2006
Location: brooklyn
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T-5 bulb combo on my 90
Grim i have a tek t-5 and i would like to see if i have the right bulb combo for my mix reef 90 gal tank.
my bulbs are
Pure Actinic D&D
Aqua Blue + Giesemann
Antinic + Giesemann
Midday 6000k D&D
Aqua Blue + Giesemann
Pure Actinic D&D
please like me know what i should swap out or change for the maximum color.
Grim, I have a 40 breeder (36" long) with a 4 bulb retrofit kit with individual reflectors (39w). The ballasts (2) are accustart. It's essentially a mixed reef with some sps, lps, mushrooms, and zoos. I bought the lights used and was told the bulbs are old and need replacing. What bulbs would you recommend for this setup? Thank you.
Hi again,
Second question (-:
I looking at replacing my current 4x2x2 with a 64Lx32Wx24H.
Yes im in australia and we dont have powermodule, constellations or even teks but i can certainly order one for over seas.
What would be the BEST lighting (regardless of cost) for this size tank. im very happy to order from america which i guess ill have to do. The is going to be mainly SPS. I want to be able to keep them anywhere.
Would 54w bulbs cut it if put lower light corals and the ends? or would i really need 80w?
thanks
Second question (-:
I looking at replacing my current 4x2x2 with a 64Lx32Wx24H.
Yes im in australia and we dont have powermodule, constellations or even teks but i can certainly order one for over seas.
What would be the BEST lighting (regardless of cost) for this size tank. im very happy to order from america which i guess ill have to do. The is going to be mainly SPS. I want to be able to keep them anywhere.
Would 54w bulbs cut it if put lower light corals and the ends? or would i really need 80w?
thanks
Kieth71
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I am looking at diffrent t5 lights and wanted an opinion..my tank is 60x18x20.I have been thinking about getting 6 bulb tek light 48"..is this gonna be enough light?If it isnt what other lights should i look at?If it is a good choice which bulbs should i get with it.I have been looking at reef geek for buying it..Is there other places i should look for a better price? Thanks in advance
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Standard Tek.
Front
ATI Blue Plus
UVL Super Actinic
UVL Aquasun
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500K Daylight
ATI Blue Plus
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Dont know of one that does any better
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Take out one pure actinic and add another Actinic Plus
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SHould be fine
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