T5's

kelrn98 · 09/10/2009, 09:02 PM

Can any one give me basic (layman's terms) information on pro's and con's of T5's? I've seen a few existing posts on this but the info is more than I care to understand. I am looking to upgrade my lighting for my 110g 6'long tank, I think it is only like 18'' deep. I currently have 4x 160w VHO's. Coral has been ok with this lighting, however, I don't really like the pink hue it displays. I have tried various bulb combos and it is still pink. Mixed reef.

scottsr · 09/10/2009, 09:10 PM

Icecap=overdriven bulbs, some people like, some use other ballasts that do not overdrive. T-5= More choice in colors, smaller bulb, fit more in. They run cool from what I have heard. I want them, but the cost is killing me.

kelrn98 · 09/10/2009, 09:52 PM

Could I use the ballast I have for my vho's to drive the T5's?

wakesetter · 09/10/2009, 10:51 PM

most likely, but may or may not be overdriven. What type of ballast do you have?

Zestay · 09/10/2009, 11:42 PM

if you have a pink hue you probably have pink bulbs =P take a look in the T5question and answer thread. tell the grim reefer what look you want, what fixture you have what reflectors and ballasts, and he will be able to recommend a selection of bulbs that will suit your needs and your livestocks needs as well.

kelrn98 · 09/11/2009, 10:48 AM

I use 2 vho super actinic (blue) and actinic whites. No pinks. I read a lot of the T5 Q&A and got lost.

kelrn98 · 09/11/2009, 10:50 AM

the ballasts are Hamilton x 2. I use these with Ice Cap retro fit.

09/10/2009, 09:02 PM	#1
kelrn98 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 856	T5's Can any one give me basic (layman's terms) information on pro's and con's of T5's? I've seen a few existing posts on this but the info is more than I care to understand. I am looking to upgrade my lighting for my 110g 6'long tank, I think it is only like 18'' deep. I currently have 4x 160w VHO's. Coral has been ok with this lighting, however, I don't really like the pink hue it displays. I have tried various bulb combos and it is still pink. Mixed reef. __________________ ~Kelly~ Current Tank Info: 96x24x30 -300g mixed reef: 75g sump, 35g fuge, 2x MP60, 4x Radion Pros, reef octopus X5000 skimmer, way too much LR and a few fish

09/10/2009, 09:52 PM	#3
kelrn98 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 856	Could I use the ballast I have for my vho's to drive the T5's? __________________ ~Kelly~ Current Tank Info: 96x24x30 -300g mixed reef: 75g sump, 35g fuge, 2x MP60, 4x Radion Pros, reef octopus X5000 skimmer, way too much LR and a few fish

09/11/2009, 10:48 AM	#6
kelrn98 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 856	I use 2 vho super actinic (blue) and actinic whites. No pinks. I read a lot of the T5 Q&A and got lost. __________________ ~Kelly~ Current Tank Info: 96x24x30 -300g mixed reef: 75g sump, 35g fuge, 2x MP60, 4x Radion Pros, reef octopus X5000 skimmer, way too much LR and a few fish

09/11/2009, 10:50 AM	#7
kelrn98 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 856	the ballasts are Hamilton x 2. I use these with Ice Cap retro fit. __________________ ~Kelly~ Current Tank Info: 96x24x30 -300g mixed reef: 75g sump, 35g fuge, 2x MP60, 4x Radion Pros, reef octopus X5000 skimmer, way too much LR and a few fish

09/10/2009, 09:10 PM	#2
scottsr Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 112	Icecap=overdriven bulbs, some people like, some use other ballasts that do not overdrive. T-5= More choice in colors, smaller bulb, fit more in. They run cool from what I have heard. I want them, but the cost is killing me.

09/10/2009, 10:51 PM	#4
wakesetter Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,641	most likely, but may or may not be overdriven. What type of ballast do you have?

09/10/2009, 11:42 PM	#5
Zestay Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: gainesville, FL Posts: 1,622	if you have a pink hue you probably have pink bulbs =P take a look in the T5question and answer thread. tell the grim reefer what look you want, what fixture you have what reflectors and ballasts, and he will be able to recommend a selection of bulbs that will suit your needs and your livestocks needs as well.