Want to ADD T5s. ...Options???

[Reefpilot11]

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Something like that?

 

[IrishTang]

They even sell the 48 inch T5HO dual bulb fixtures at home depot, no reflectors but only $40-50.

 

[Richocet83]

1 T5 on either side of my RapidLED Aurora pucks... currently using ATI Blue+ on either side. 75 gallon w/ LPS/SPS/softies

 

[CuzzA]

Something like that?

Yes.

 

[hobbzz]

I have played with several ATI bulbs (Aquablue Special, Coral Plus, Blue Plus, and Actinic). I have settled on one Aquablue Special and one Coral Plus.

I like the coral plus. Really brings out colors on the red end.

 

[chris.scang]

Thanks for the bulb tips.
Anyone know where to buy the ballast , end caps and reflectors?

I have 2 36" reflectors and a Workhorse 7 ballast. You can have them for $20 or trade for a frag.

Chris

 

[maroonman]

Ive got to try and draw up a design to fit my auto leds and 2 bulbs on each side. And see if i can find 72" setups .

 

[rdaly97]

Following... I've been thinking of adding t5 supplements to my ecotech gen1.

 

[chris.scang]

Ive got to try and draw up a design to fit my auto leds and 2 bulbs on each side. And see if i can find 72" setups .

No worries, the reflectors and ballast came with the set up I purchased last year. The previous owner was running power compacts and I switched to LEDs. This stuff is just taking up space in my garage right now.

 

[oblio]

I have been toying with the idea of adding more light to the my 90G. Right now have 2 Kessil WE's. I like the lights, but the shadows are crazy. As soon as I put the corals on the outside of either light one side of the coral gets no light. Same think happens from front to back, unless you put the coral in a relatively small area directly under the fixture the shadows are annoying. And the corals obviously don't like it. I was thinking of putting in a pair of 18" accent bars in from reefledlights https://reefledlights.com/shop/18-450nm-actinic-l-a-b-kit/ place these up front angled at about 30 degrees to light the front of the corals better. But those Sunblasters look quite spiffy and cheaper to get.
Anyone have an opinion of how much more light would be appropriate for a standard 90 mixed reef that already has the 2 Kessils. Not sure how to compair the Sunblasters with those accent LED bars.
Anyone have an opinion on this?

Thanks

 

[rogergolf66]

Ive got to try and draw up a design to fit my auto leds and 2 bulbs on each side. And see if i can find 72" setups .

I don't think ati makes 72 inch t5 bulbs. Max length is 60 inches , but that's fine over a 6ft tank

 

[bigzman]

+1 what roger said. I am installing along side my d120 2xt5 60" on each side.

 

[maroonman]

Ok..thanks roger and big.

 

[maroonman]

So what are the easiest to purchase bulb sizes.
Id hate to buy a 60" fixture only to pay 25% more for not running 2~36" fixtures.

 

[rogergolf66]

So what are the easiest to purchase bulb sizes.
Id hate to buy a 60" fixture only to pay 25% more for not running 2~36" fixtures.

Both r available just the same. It will cost u more in bulbs for 2 36 inch then 1 60 inch

 

[maroonman]

Thanks Roger. That's what i was trying to ask ..lol