The T5 Q&a Thread
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The Grim Reefer
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I'd use the aquasun in place of a Aquablue to kick in some red and yellow.
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ATI Blue Plus
UVL 75/25
GE 6500K Daylight
ATI Blue Plus
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14211929#post14211929 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by A.T.T.R
it starts out dim and stays dim
i dont see the endcaps ever getting bellow 140 degrees
atleast without loading the thing with somany fans that i blow the canopy off
It really sounds like you just got a bad lamp.
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Oh hell ya.
sanababit
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Grimm, how long do t5 lamps usually last, little info on problem, i have a 6 lamp ATI Powermodule, colors dont look as nice as before, did not have fans running at a decent speed (they where really slow at pumping air into fixture at 4.5v, since noticing the problem i bumped them up to 12v), ends of bulbs look black or dark, they are roughly 10 months old, array
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do i need to change them or can i get more time out of them, thanks
Sana
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do i need to change them or can i get more time out of them, thanks
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ReefingBuddha
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I appreciate the advice and your dedication to this thread, its incredible useful to all of us new to t5's. Many thanks.
joem1cha3l
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Grim,
Can I grow SPS in my tank. Its a Sundial HOT5 4x24 w/ 2 LED. Stock bulbs. 29 gallon tank. Would it help if i changed bulbs?
Can I grow SPS in my tank. Its a Sundial HOT5 4x24 w/ 2 LED. Stock bulbs. 29 gallon tank. Would it help if i changed bulbs?
varyhare
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T5 Suppliments but only 2 bulbs fit
T5 Suppliments but only 2 bulbs fit
Grim,
Firstly, Sorry I posted as new thread instead of in here.
I tried to suppliment my 46gal. with T5's and remove my PC's but was only able to fit 2 bulbs. I have 2 Giesemann Powerchrome Pure Actinic and 2 Fiji Purples but the spectrum is way off with either one of each or using the 2 purples or the 2 Pure Actinics.
Can you recommend a 2 bulb combo to get some blue back in my tank? The main light is a 250w MH Giesemann 14.5 but the dawn and dusk will only be the 2 T5's.
I thank you for your guidance and knowledge. I'm an old school reefer and this is my first experience with T5's.
T5 Suppliments but only 2 bulbs fit
Grim,
Firstly, Sorry I posted as new thread instead of in here.
I tried to suppliment my 46gal. with T5's and remove my PC's but was only able to fit 2 bulbs. I have 2 Giesemann Powerchrome Pure Actinic and 2 Fiji Purples but the spectrum is way off with either one of each or using the 2 purples or the 2 Pure Actinics.
Can you recommend a 2 bulb combo to get some blue back in my tank? The main light is a 250w MH Giesemann 14.5 but the dawn and dusk will only be the 2 T5's.
I thank you for your guidance and knowledge. I'm an old school reefer and this is my first experience with T5's.
bigsink
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Grim, Here is my question. I am setting up a frag tank that is 36 x 18 x 12. I will be growing out zoos, palys, and SPS frags. I am looking to purchase the 36" Aquactinic TX5. Please give me the best bulb arrangement for color and growth. Will this be too bright for zoos and LPS (like acans)? Will purchase any bulbs or fixture for that matter that will work best.
porschefan
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Thanks Grim, appreciated 
ganjero
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I would like to know was the best setting for the fans on the powermodules, the manufacturer recommends 4.5? could you burn them at a higher speed?
rtparty what do you mean by make sure you have the label end of the bulbs on the correct side? what side should they be on? what difference does it make?
The Grim Reefer
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It is likely the lamps have lost a lot of mojo from the heat. If you see a difference it's time to change them now. I would say you should be safe running the fans at 8 volts if they are noisy at 12.
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With good lamps I think you will be fine
Try
Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
UVL Aquasun
ATI Blue Plus
Lotsa PAR and broad spectrum there.
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Re: T5 Suppliments but only 2 bulbs fit
Re: T5 Suppliments but only 2 bulbs fit
Use at least one ATI Blue Plus. If the halide look yellow at all you probably want to use 2 blue plus. Best thing is to order 2 and just play with the lamps you got to get the best look.
Re: T5 Suppliments but only 2 bulbs fit
Use at least one ATI Blue Plus. If the halide look yellow at all you probably want to use 2 blue plus. Best thing is to order 2 and just play with the lamps you got to get the best look.
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Use the lamps to create different intensity levels in the tank.
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UVL Super Actinic
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500K Daylight
UVL Aquasun
ATI Blue Plus
the front part of the tank will have lower PAR dure to the actinic lamp.
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The label end deal is more important with certain brands of lamps than others but its good practice to put the label end of the lamps in your fixture so the cooling ducts blow on them.
If you remove the lamp and look at your fixture at one end there will be holes between the reflector and endcaps. You want the label side of the lamp installed there.
The deal is the lamp has whats called a cold spot. Some lamps (Giesemann, NARVA, GE I think) have a dedicated cold spot that is under the label end of the lamp.
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