How much PAR does 10k compared to Actinic? (T-5)

fasteddie99 · 01/25/2010, 11:43 AM

The reason I ask is because I have a BTA that doeant look so well and I think it is because the lighting is insufficiant. I have a 4x54w Aquaticlife fixture on a 55gal tank with the bta about half way up.

I was thinking that if the 10k bulb puts out more PAR I would replace one of the Actinics with another 10k or 18k bulb that I have already.

Thanks

jubjub · 01/25/2010, 01:39 PM

whats your current bulb setup first off... second off usually antinics are for just the cool blue that brings out the flourescence of coral, fish

fasteddie99 · 01/25/2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jubjub

whats your current bulb setup first off... second off usually antinics are for just the cool blue that brings out the flourescence of coral, fish

I have 2 10k and 2 actinic that came with the fixture.

knockout · 01/25/2010, 01:58 PM

check this thread... there is more than anyone needs to know about T5 bulbs and setups.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1706461

reefsahoy · 01/25/2010, 02:12 PM

Grimreefer's work, need i say more?

http://sites.google.com/site/tfivetesting/par

fasteddie99 · 01/25/2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by reefsahoy

Grimreefer's work, need i say more?

http://sites.google.com/site/tfivetesting/par

Wow so cool! thank you...I couldnt find 2 name brands that I have on this list though...

Glo 18k
AquaticLife 420/460

I did however find the UVL 75.25 that I just replaced on of my 420/460 bulbs with.

So now my setup is as follows:

2 10k's (came with the light)
1 AquaticLife 420/460
1 UVL 75.25

reefsahoy · 01/25/2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fasteddie99

Wow so cool! thank you...I couldnt find 2 name brands that I have on this list though...

Glo 18k
AquaticLife 420/460

I did however find the UVL 75.25 that I just replaced on of my 420/460 bulbs with.

So now my setup is as follows:

2 10k's (came with the light)
1 AquaticLife 420/460
1 UVL 75.25

never heard of those brands. the grim only did the bulbs that are widely used in the trade.

01/25/2010, 11:43 AM	#1
fasteddie99 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,028	How much PAR does 10k compared to Actinic? (T-5) The reason I ask is because I have a BTA that doeant look so well and I think it is because the lighting is insufficiant. I have a 4x54w Aquaticlife fixture on a 55gal tank with the bta about half way up. I was thinking that if the 10k bulb puts out more PAR I would replace one of the Actinics with another 10k or 18k bulb that I have already. Thanks __________________ 125 gal LED lighting Super Reef Octopus XP-3000 SSS Current Tank Info: 125

01/25/2010, 01:39 PM	#2
jubjub Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vacaville, cali Posts: 2,698	whats your current bulb setup first off... second off usually antinics are for just the cool blue that brings out the flourescence of coral, fish __________________ "The world holds two classes of men - intelligent men without religion, and religious men without intelligence." - Abu Ala Al-Maari

01/25/2010, 01:58 PM	#4
knockout Really Cool Stuff! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos, PA Posts: 459	check this thread... there is more than anyone needs to know about T5 bulbs and setups. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1706461 __________________ Kelvin. Current Tank Info: Red Sea Max 250

01/25/2010, 02:12 PM	#5
reefsahoy I can see thru you! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Milky Way Galaxy 3rd planet from the sun, in a country called USA! Posts: 2,685	Grimreefer's work, need i say more? http://sites.google.com/site/tfivetesting/par