t5 bulbs

20reefer · 03/11/2006, 03:51 PM

Hi, I need to know what t5ho bulbs configuration will give me a nice light blue color to my tank and fluorescens to my corals. It is a two bulbs unit.

Thanks, Pablo

deansreef · 03/11/2006, 04:59 PM

2 aquablue plus

20reefer · 03/11/2006, 06:45 PM

Where I can find dose bulbs? They will fluorescent my corals?

ChemE · 03/11/2006, 08:26 PM

For a nice 14,000K look use a 1:1 ratio of aquablues to blue+. Links:

Aquablues
Blue+

kakan · 03/11/2006, 08:37 PM

I would suggest

1 11000K Aquablue Plus
1 Actinic/Blue Plus

this combo will give you a nice blue color and will fluoresce your corals better.

Also these are some good places to get bulbs at.

www.reefgeek.com

www.thereefstop.com/catalog/

I'm not sure what shipping to Puerto Rico will cost you though

HTH
Kakan.

20reefer · 03/12/2006, 05:55 AM

Thanks for the replys, I will go with the aquablue and blue plus combination.

The fixture is Odyssea, I know the bulbs and reflector are crap but Im keeping with thems a condy for over 8 months and a few low light corals, so if I change the bulbs for quality ones and add individual reflectors, I can keep some hiqh light corals or a clam.

Thanks, Pablo

Bathypelagic · 03/12/2006, 09:05 AM

Do you have the T5HO or standard T5 fixture from Odyssea? Measure your bulbs before you order new and make sure they are the industry standard. Some people have had issues.

20reefer · 03/12/2006, 09:22 AM

It is t5ho.

20reefer · 03/12/2006, 12:38 PM

If I add individual reflectors and quality bulbs to the Odyssea fixture, then I could keep some high light corals and inverts?

20reefer · 03/12/2006, 06:27 PM

need opinions please.

20reefer · 03/13/2006, 01:05 PM

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03/11/2006, 03:51 PM	#1
20reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Posts: 660	t5 bulbs Hi, I need to know what t5ho bulbs configuration will give me a nice light blue color to my tank and fluorescens to my corals. It is a two bulbs unit. Thanks, Pablo

03/11/2006, 04:59 PM	#2
deansreef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: north carolina Posts: 3,234	2 aquablue plus __________________ the only dumb question, is the one not asked... Current Tank Info: 225 gallon peninsula

03/11/2006, 08:26 PM	#4
ChemE Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Nashville, TN Posts: 1,607	For a nice 14,000K look use a 1:1 ratio of aquablues to blue+. Links: Aquablues Blue+ __________________ Holding it down on the engineering tip y'all Current Tank Info: 190G

03/11/2006, 08:37 PM	#5
kakan Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Commerce MI Posts: 486	I would suggest 1 11000K Aquablue Plus 1 Actinic/Blue Plus this combo will give you a nice blue color and will fluoresce your corals better. Also these are some good places to get bulbs at. www.reefgeek.com www.thereefstop.com/catalog/ I'm not sure what shipping to Puerto Rico will cost you though HTH Kakan. __________________ Remember, if the women don't find you handsome they should at least find you handy. {Red Green} Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Mixed Reef, 20g sump, Eheim 1260 Return, ER RS180, Reeflow dart & OM 4way, 2x250w MH, RK2 Controler

03/11/2006, 06:45 PM	#3
20reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Posts: 660	Where I can find dose bulbs? They will fluorescent my corals?

03/12/2006, 05:55 AM	#6
20reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Posts: 660	Thanks for the replys, I will go with the aquablue and blue plus combination. The fixture is Odyssea, I know the bulbs and reflector are crap but Im keeping with thems a condy for over 8 months and a few low light corals, so if I change the bulbs for quality ones and add individual reflectors, I can keep some hiqh light corals or a clam. Thanks, Pablo

03/12/2006, 09:05 AM	#7
Bathypelagic Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 87	Do you have the T5HO or standard T5 fixture from Odyssea? Measure your bulbs before you order new and make sure they are the industry standard. Some people have had issues.

03/12/2006, 09:22 AM	#8
20reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Posts: 660	It is t5ho.

03/12/2006, 12:38 PM	#9
20reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Posts: 660	If I add individual reflectors and quality bulbs to the Odyssea fixture, then I could keep some high light corals and inverts?

03/12/2006, 06:27 PM	#10
20reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Posts: 660	need opinions please.

03/13/2006, 01:05 PM	#11
20reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Posts: 660	.