Conidering to go with t5's

Mik_101 · 07/28/2008, 12:02 AM

As the tittle says I am in consideration of witchin to t5 on my 46 g sps tank. A bit about the system it 46g with a sump with about 15 g of water. I am using the zeovit system witch has given me extrodanery results. The main reason that I would like to switch to t5 from metal halides is because 1-less heat, 2-IME nicer colors and 3-the look of the fixturs is more sleek looking than DIY halides hood with 2 t5. I have a few questions about t5's.

1-for my tank system how many bulbs should I go with 4,6,8?
2-will my growth plumit or go up?
3-advantages and disitvantages of t5's?
4-how long should they be on daily?
5-will I lose color?
6-do all the bulbs go on and off at the same time?
7-witch is the best fixture.
8-witch bulbs to use/configuration?(aquablue...)

the ones I am considering are the following few.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...ID=sl-t5tl3606

http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...eme-Pro-36%22/

(if it comes in 36")http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...-48%22-8-lamp/

(if 4 is sufficent)http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...36%22---4x39w/

Thanks,
Miki
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oceanparadise1 · 07/28/2008, 12:05 AM

IMO MHs look better, i had t5hos and switched back to mhs bc the growth rate doesnt compare IMO, i had a TON more growth with hms, if u dont like the retro look buy a Mh ficture with t5s. also the shimmer effect is awsome and i like it way better then with no shimmer effect. t5s cant cause the shimmer

07/28/2008, 12:02 AM	#1
Mik_101 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver canada Posts: 86	Conidering to go with t5's As the tittle says I am in consideration of witchin to t5 on my 46 g sps tank. A bit about the system it 46g with a sump with about 15 g of water. I am using the zeovit system witch has given me extrodanery results. The main reason that I would like to switch to t5 from metal halides is because 1-less heat, 2-IME nicer colors and 3-the look of the fixturs is more sleek looking than DIY halides hood with 2 t5. I have a few questions about t5's. 1-for my tank system how many bulbs should I go with 4,6,8? 2-will my growth plumit or go up? 3-advantages and disitvantages of t5's? 4-how long should they be on daily? 5-will I lose color? 6-do all the bulbs go on and off at the same time? 7-witch is the best fixture. 8-witch bulbs to use/configuration?(aquablue...) the ones I am considering are the following few. http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...ID=sl-t5tl3606 http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...eme-Pro-36%22/ (if it comes in 36")http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...-48%22-8-lamp/ (if 4 is sufficent)http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...36%22---4x39w/ Thanks, Miki __________________ __________________ 46g 2x 250w hamilton 10k metal halides 2x39w hagen actinics sps dominent mixed reef Current Tank Info: 46 g mixed reef 2x 250w mh 2x39w actinics

07/28/2008, 12:05 AM	#2
oceanparadise1 Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,925	IMO MHs look better, i had t5hos and switched back to mhs bc the growth rate doesnt compare IMO, i had a TON more growth with hms, if u dont like the retro look buy a Mh ficture with t5s. also the shimmer effect is awsome and i like it way better then with no shimmer effect. t5s cant cause the shimmer