The T5 Q&a Thread

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13556198#post13556198 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jfl14609
sorry I meant what eissamn bulbs doy uo recommend for the 180 2 rows of 6 bulbs config

Front
Actinic Plus
Aquablue
Midday
Actinic Plus
Aquablue
Actinic Plus

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13556297#post13556297 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Firochromis
Hi, one more question, and since this is a crowded thread, copying the basic information about the tank:

I'm planning my next tank and it will be some 200g (280g total) tank with, 64*32*26 dimensions. Water level will be some 24". Rock design will consist fiji plates. I will place the light and current loving species to upper levels; and others to sand level. This tank will contain sps, lps softies and some fish. I'm new in the hobby, so specialized tanks are a decade away from me. I want to taste everything in this tank

If I choose the 10*80W option do I need to overdrive them? Since silence of the tank is a must for me, I don't want to add the noise of the fans to equation. On the other hand, Icecap balasts seem to be superior to usual balasts.

My best,

Whether or not you overdrive you should use fans. If you don't overdrive you could use lower speed fans which wouldn't make any noise.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13556350#post13556350 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sucka4luv
Hi, I was directed to this thread to get some suggestions about bulb combinations for my set up. I have a 6x2x2foot tank. I will be using the Aquatinics Constellation 14x39watts light fixture. What bulb combo do you recommend so that I can have SPS through out the tank and have clams on the sandbed? I would prefer the 14K-20K look but still want the PAR. Thanks

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

 

[jc9394]

Hi Grim, I current have the follow bulbs with TX5 and I think it is little too blue. Which bulb should I replace to get close to 10k-14k?

Front
ATI Blue Plus
UVL 75/25
GE 6500K Daylight
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13557017#post13557017 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jc9394
Hi Grim, I current have the follow bulbs with TX5 and I think it is little too blue. Which bulb should I replace to get close to 10k-14k?

Front
ATI Blue Plus
UVL 75/25
GE 6500K Daylight
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue

Too Blue

OK, Try putting the Aquablue in front and see what you think. If that doesn't work put the Blue Plus back in front and put a second GE Daylight in the rear

 

[Iammatt219]

I asked
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Originally posted by Iammatt219
Grim, I am in the proces of upgrading from an aga 125 to an aga 210 which is 30" tall... on my 125 I have a constellation fixture and really like the t5 effect. would I be able to use this same fixture on my 30" tank?

Thanks

matt
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And you replied


I would at least give it a try. I wouldn't use any actinics in the mix of lamps, stick to the higher PAR lamps as much as possible.


based on this what bulbs would you recomend

Once again thanks in advance

 

[jc9394]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13557038#post13557038 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Grim Reefer
Too Blue

OK, Try putting the Aquablue in front and see what you think. If that doesn't work put the Blue Plus back in front and put a second GE Daylight in the rear

Thanks again, I will try that. Maybe it is me since I just swapped MH to T5.

 

[troylee]

Re: Re: re grim

Re: Re: re grim

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13554055#post13554055 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Grim Reefer
Front
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Actinic
GE Daylight
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
ATI Blue Plus

ok so i found all the bulbs mentioned above is the ge daylight the 3,000k or the 6,500k does it matter? and the ati actinic is that the true actinic 03 im assuming beacuse its the only actinic avilable in 80w or 60".....

 

[jc9394]

Most likely the GE Daylight is the 6500 one.

 

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13557111#post13557111 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Iammatt219
I asked
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Originally posted by Iammatt219
Grim, I am in the proces of upgrading from an aga 125 to an aga 210 which is 30" tall... on my 125 I have a constellation fixture and really like the t5 effect. would I be able to use this same fixture on my 30" tank?

Thanks

matt
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And you replied


I would at least give it a try. I wouldn't use any actinics in the mix of lamps, stick to the higher PAR lamps as much as possible.


based on this what bulbs would you recomend

Once again thanks in advance

Front
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500K Daylight
ATI Blue Plus
UVL Aquasun
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
ATI Blue Plus

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Re: Re: Re: re grim

Re: Re: Re: re grim

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13557174#post13557174 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by troylee
ok so i found all the bulbs mentioned above is the ge daylight the 3,000k or the 6,500k does it matter? and the ati actinic is that the true actinic 03 im assuming beacuse its the only actinic avilable in 80w or 60".....

6500K for the GE and that is the actinic

 

[troylee]

thanks man

 

[jfl14609]

perfect thanks again this must get repetetive

 

[jlaurence32]

Hey Grim, is this the correct GE 6500k bulb? This is the only one I can find.

http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28_39_448&products_id=2622

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Thats the one

 

[jlaurence32]

One more question, I'm getting a 72" constellation for my 125gal. I'm planning on at least 75% SPS. What's the bulbs I want and the configuration?

 

[PaintGuru]

Grim,

Thanks for the thoughts on the previous question. One more if you don't mind. Looking at nano's, and I came across these two from CAD

http://www.cadlights.com/product_inf...products_id=83

http://www.cadlights.com/product_inf...products_id=39

One has 4-14W T5's wile the other has 4-24W HOT5's. I assume the bulbs cost the same so would it be silly to not get the higher output ones? Again I have no feel for T5's and their efficiency, and I don't want to get nailed later for not having enough, but I also don't want to get too much. Tank will mostly be for Z&P's along with maybe a small anemone. Just so you don't have to look for take dims, they are 23 3/4"length x 14 1/4"width x 14 1/2" height.

 

[SSpiro]

Grim - Your thoughts on Giesemann vs ATI?

You had recommended to me this configuration:
ATI Blue Plus 1
GE 6500K 1
ATI Blue Plus 1
ATI Pro Color 1
ATI Blue Plus 1
ATI Aquablue 1

What if I used this instead?

Geisemann Actinic +
GE 6500K
Geisemann Actinic +
Geisemann Mid Day
Geisemann Actinic +
Geisemann Aqua Blue +

Geisemann is what is stocked locally; I'd prefer to buy the bulbs local so I can help reduce risk of breakage. Let me know if I crossed them right and would get the same par, look, and appearance.

The goal was sharp, precise 14k-20k look, SPS and softies throughout, and clams on floorbed.

THANKS!

 

[jennmac415]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13557038#post13557038 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Grim Reefer
Too Blue

OK, Try putting the Aquablue in front and see what you think. If that doesn't work put the Blue Plus back in front and put a second GE Daylight in the rear

I can't imagine that is too blue with the GE Daylight bulb in there... I do not like that bulb at all. And adding another one??? HMMMM....JMO...:eek2:

 

[jennmac415]

sry double post