The T5 Q&a Thread - Page 15

Milhouse · 02/07/2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
That would be fine for your T5 setup. The halide setup I would do one T5 actinic and one blue.

So do you think the Giesmann Actinic Plus will be neccessary or should I not bother for now. I have the current USA 420nm and 460nm on my other tank right now(with the MH) and they seem to look pretty good. I'm not sure which of the two if the better bulb and the light I'm getting only has the 460's.

And as far as "one blue", is there any specific bulb you are refering to? I'm going to buy those later so I'm not limited to what PA sells. I know reefgeek has ATI Blue pluses. I'm assuming that's what you are refering to. So two Blue Pluses and two UVL Super Actinics sound like a good combo for the MH?

The Grim Reefer · 02/07/2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Milhouse
So do you think the Giesmann Actinic Plus will be neccessary or should I not bother for now. I have the current USA 420nm and 460nm on my other tank right now(with the MH) and they seem to look pretty good. I'm not sure which of the two if the better bulb and the light I'm getting only has the 460's.

And as far as "one blue", is there any specific bulb you are refering to? I'm going to buy those later so I'm not limited to what PA sells. I know reefgeek has ATI Blue pluses. I'm assuming that's what you are refering to. So two Blue Pluses and two UVL Super Actinics sound like a good combo for the MH?

The current Blue lamp sucks, I assume the actinic isn't much better but if it looks good use it. 460 is blue, 420 is actinic. ATI Blue Plus is the best blue IME. I would use 2 Blue Pluses and 2 either ATI or Sfigioli actinics for the halide. There is an issue with UVL's actinics I haven't experienced but others are having problems with them not lasting over about 5 months. Makes me a little nervous about reco ing them until we hear whats up.

reefboy12 · 02/07/2008, 03:08 PM

hey everyone,

figured I would post my latest t5 bulb combo
#2 Ati plus plus
#2 Kz fiji purple

I love the color this combo produces...I have tried every 4 bulb combo there is.

more pics

And the full tank shot of my 25g

reefboy

chark · 02/07/2008, 03:47 PM

I am setting up a 120 gal (48x24x24) mixed reef tank including clams. I have been reading that you are recommending the Aquactinics fixtures. Would it be better to use the Solar Flare or the Constellation?

The Grim Reefer · 02/07/2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chark
I am setting up a 120 gal (48x24x24) mixed reef tank including clams. I have been reading that you are recommending the Aquactinics fixtures. Would it be better to use the Solar Flare or the Constellation?

I would go for the constellation. Like the extra lamp.

The Grim Reefer · 02/07/2008, 05:08 PM

Sweet Tank reefboy

markjglover · 02/07/2008, 06:14 PM

Grim I just discovered the Nove extreme pro 48" 6 lamp fixture. It is cheaper than the Tx5 and still fits on my 12.5" 55g. What do you know about this model? Would love to hear. Thanks alot for all the great info

Mark

greg_mills · 02/07/2008, 06:19 PM

Hey Guys,

I'm interested in upgrading my lights and i'm looking between the Giesemann set-up and the Tek set-up! T5's are the only thing in my price range and i'm wary of getting MH's. I'm worried about what kinda of corals i'll be limited too. What your opinion on the matter?

Thanks

Panduriniii · 02/07/2008, 07:29 PM

Who sells the fiji purple bulbs?

The Grim Reefer · 02/07/2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by markjglover
Grim I just discovered the Nove extreme pro 48" 6 lamp fixture. It is cheaper than the Tx5 and still fits on my 12.5" 55g. What do you know about this model? Would love to hear. Thanks alot for all the great info

Mark

Not quite as much output as a Tek but if you replace the blue lamps that come with it it will be fine on a 55

The Grim Reefer · 02/07/2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by greg_mills
Hey Guys,

I'm interested in upgrading my lights and i'm looking between the Giesemann set-up and the Tek set-up! T5's are the only thing in my price range and i'm wary of getting MH's. I'm worried about what kinda of corals i'll be limited too. What your opinion on the matter?

Thanks

If this is for the 55 the Tek will let you keep most critters.

The Grim Reefer · 02/07/2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Panduriniii
Who sells the fiji purple bulbs?

Last I heard Aquarium specialty from the sponsors page had them.

GUILLO1 · 02/07/2008, 08:31 PM

Looking to upgrade the lighting on my 115 gallon 60" tank. There is not
many light fixtures or retro kits for this size of a tank.

I came across this retro fit kit on fle-bay. It comes with 8 60inch 80 watt bulbs and the price is good. Any suggestions about this before I buy it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/60-8X-80-T5-Retr...QQcmdZViewItem

sdhinds81 · 02/07/2008, 09:58 PM

any way to get the radium look on a 4 bulb tek fixture?

Milhouse · 02/07/2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Panduriniii
Who sells the fiji purple bulbs?

Premium Aquatics carries them too. They are listed under Korallen-zucht. Whatever the heck that means, lol(I'm assuming it's the brand).

spiderman123 · 02/08/2008, 12:45 AM

Hey Grim I have a Nove extreme 8 x 54 (432watt) unit on my tank but i only want to use 6 bulbs. Right now its FOWLR but will be putting some Mushroom Corals in there later.I am looking for a good bulb combination that will bring out the colors in the fish what would you suggest thx

Vinnie71975 · 02/08/2008, 01:02 AM

Hey Grim what do you think of this set up?

Fiji Purple 54 Watt T5 Lamp
UV Lighting 48" T5 75.25 Bulb 14000K
Midday 48" 54 Watt
Pure Actinic 48" 54 Watt

These are the bulbs im thinking about ordering.

The Grim Reefer · 02/08/2008, 01:05 AM

48" lamps are fine on a 60" tank. Get a decent retrofit or fixture from a reputable company instead of that E-Bay crap

Quote:

Originally posted by GUILLO1
Looking to upgrade the lighting on my 115 gallon 60" tank. There is not
many light fixtures or retro kits for this size of a tank. I came across this retro fit kit on fle-bay. It comes with 8 60inch 80 watt bulbs and the price is good. Any suggestions about this before I buy it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/60-8X-80-T5-Retr...QQcmdZViewItem

The Grim Reefer · 02/08/2008, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sdhinds81
any way to get the radium look on a 4 bulb tek fixture?

3 Blue Plus and a Aquablue

The Grim Reefer · 02/08/2008, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vinnie71975
Hey Grim what do you think of this set up?

Fiji Purple 54 Watt T5 Lamp
UV Lighting 48" T5 75.25 Bulb 14000K
Midday 48" 54 Watt
Pure Actinic 48" 54 Watt

These are the bulbs im thinking about ordering.

Yuck!

I mean Damn nasty

Pick either the 75/25 or the Fiji Purple and add a Actinic Plus or ATI Blue Plus.

drifty · 02/08/2008, 02:58 AM

I am setting up a 4 x2x2. Tank will be mainly sps, should I use either normal or overdriven tubes. I will use either 4 or 6 tubes in a retro kit.
Thanks for any advice

snaza · 02/08/2008, 04:23 AM

regardless of colour which bulb would give best SPS growth? 10k, 20k, 14k. just say i had the same brand bulbs with different K ratings.

Vinnie71975 · 02/08/2008, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
Yuck!

I mean Damn nasty

Pick either the 75/25 or the Fiji Purple and add a Actinic Plus or ATI Blue Plus.

So what your saying is lose the Midday bulb? Is this because of the "Look" or are they just not good for coral? So you would recommend

Fiji Purple 54 Watt T5 Lamp x2
Pure Actinic 48" 54 Watt
ATI Blue Plus

Or

UV Lighting 48" T5 75.25 Bulb 14000K x2
Pure Actinic 48" 54 Watt
ATI Blue Plus.

Which would be better for overall coral health and growth? Remember i really don't care if it has a certain look, as long as it is whats best for health and growth.

Nanz · 02/08/2008, 08:34 AM

I have a 75 gallon reef with a 6 bulb Tek T5 light fixture. I am currently running the following bulbs in the order.

54W 12000K Aquablue Special
54W Super Actinic UV
54W Pro Color ATI
54W Blue Plus ATI
54W 12000K Aquablue Special
54W Blue Plus ATI

The bulbs in blue start up at 9am and shut off at 9pm. The other bulbs start up at 11am and shut off at 8pm.

I plan to start putting SPS in this tank and I wondered if I should switch some of the bulbs. My first concern was to swap the 54W Pro Color ATI for a 54W 10000K AquaSun UV

Should I also switch a 54W 12000K Aquablue Special with a 54W 75/25 14000K AquaBlue

Please help if you can

revclyburn · 02/08/2008, 09:54 AM

Hey everyone

my current tek 6x54 has these bulbs and I want to, better yet, have to switch them out because their old. I current have these:

ATI BLUE
D&D AQUABLUE
CURRENT ACTINIC
D&D AQUABLUE PLUS
D&D MIDDAY 6000K
ATI BLUE

What would be comparable to this?

RevClyburn

02/07/2008, 03:47 PM	#354
chark Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pflugerville, Texas Posts: 158	T5 Lighting for 120 gal I am setting up a 120 gal (48x24x24) mixed reef tank including clams. I have been reading that you are recommending the Aquactinics fixtures. Would it be better to use the Solar Flare or the Constellation?

02/07/2008, 05:08 PM	#356
The Grim Reefer Ready for some NOBALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kingman Az Posts: 25,259	Sweet Tank reefboy __________________ America, the way it outta be! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire with Illudium Q-288 Photon Regurgitator DIY LED lighting

02/08/2008, 01:02 AM	#367
Vinnie71975 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bryan Ohio Posts: 777	Hey Grim what do you think of this set up? Fiji Purple 54 Watt T5 Lamp UV Lighting 48" T5 75.25 Bulb 14000K Midday 48" 54 Watt Pure Actinic 48" 54 Watt These are the bulbs im thinking about ordering. __________________ God will have Mercy Your SW tank WONT- Me Freedom Must occasionally be renewed with the blood of patriots-General Patton Current Tank Info: 55g reef to be(buying stuff now), 20g high Goldfish, 20g High FW Semi Aggressive, 35g hex Community tank, 10g SW Fowlr

02/08/2008, 04:23 AM	#372
snaza Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 1,393	regardless of colour which bulb would give best SPS growth? 10k, 20k, 14k. just say i had the same brand bulbs with different K ratings. __________________ T5 SPS 60x33x20 Display Tank + 50x16x8 Frag Tank - 10x54W ATI Powermodule \| 2 x Tunze 6205 \| Tunze 6105 \| 2 x modded Tunze 6025 \| Polario 15ML (Frag Tank) \| ATB white cone Skimmer with Airstar 1500 \| WM Ecobak in TLF 550 Current Tank Info: 60x33x20 SPS T5 DT + 52x16x8 FT, 4x2x2, 30x10x8

02/08/2008, 08:34 AM	#374
Nanz Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,389	I have a 75 gallon reef with a 6 bulb Tek T5 light fixture. I am currently running the following bulbs in the order. 54W 12000K Aquablue Special 54W Super Actinic UV 54W Pro Color ATI 54W Blue Plus ATI 54W 12000K Aquablue Special 54W Blue Plus ATI The bulbs in blue start up at 9am and shut off at 9pm. The other bulbs start up at 11am and shut off at 8pm. I plan to start putting SPS in this tank and I wondered if I should switch some of the bulbs. My first concern was to swap the 54W Pro Color ATI for a 54W 10000K AquaSun UV Should I also switch a 54W 12000K Aquablue Special with a 54W 75/25 14000K AquaBlue Please help if you can __________________ S.G. = 1.025, Temp = 78.5, pH = 8.00 Ca = 550 ppm, Alk = 176 ppm (9.85 dKH), Mg = 1300 ppm NO3 = 0.97 ppm, PO4 = 0.07 ppm Nuvo 30, Razor Nano LED, Tunze ATO, Tunze 9004 skimmer, Vortec mp10,

02/07/2008, 03:08 PM	#353
reefboy12 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 218	hey everyone, figured I would post my latest t5 bulb combo #2 Ati plus plus #2 Kz fiji purple I love the color this combo produces...I have tried every 4 bulb combo there is. more pics And the full tank shot of my 25g reefboy

02/07/2008, 06:14 PM	#357
markjglover Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 21	Grim I just discovered the Nove extreme pro 48" 6 lamp fixture. It is cheaper than the Tx5 and still fits on my 12.5" 55g. What do you know about this model? Would love to hear. Thanks alot for all the great info Mark

02/07/2008, 06:19 PM	#358
greg_mills Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 44	Hey Guys, I'm interested in upgrading my lights and i'm looking between the Giesemann set-up and the Tek set-up! T5's are the only thing in my price range and i'm wary of getting MH's. I'm worried about what kinda of corals i'll be limited too. What your opinion on the matter? Thanks

02/07/2008, 07:29 PM	#359
Panduriniii Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bucks County Posts: 354	Who sells the fiji purple bulbs?

02/07/2008, 08:31 PM	#363
GUILLO1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 692	Looking to upgrade the lighting on my 115 gallon 60" tank. There is not many light fixtures or retro kits for this size of a tank. I came across this retro fit kit on fle-bay. It comes with 8 60inch 80 watt bulbs and the price is good. Any suggestions about this before I buy it. http://cgi.ebay.com/60-8X-80-T5-Retr...QQcmdZViewItem

02/07/2008, 09:58 PM	#364
sdhinds81 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 64	any way to get the radium look on a 4 bulb tek fixture?

02/08/2008, 12:45 AM	#366
spiderman123 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7	Hey Grim I have a Nove extreme 8 x 54 (432watt) unit on my tank but i only want to use 6 bulbs. Right now its FOWLR but will be putting some Mushroom Corals in there later.I am looking for a good bulb combination that will bring out the colors in the fish what would you suggest thx

02/08/2008, 02:58 AM	#371
drifty Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: new zealand Posts: 40	I am setting up a 4 x2x2. Tank will be mainly sps, should I use either normal or overdriven tubes. I will use either 4 or 6 tubes in a retro kit. Thanks for any advice

02/08/2008, 09:54 AM	#375
revclyburn Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Neptune, N.J. Posts: 1,853	Hey everyone my current tek 6x54 has these bulbs and I want to, better yet, have to switch them out because their old. I current have these: ATI BLUE D&D AQUABLUE CURRENT ACTINIC D&D AQUABLUE PLUS D&D MIDDAY 6000K ATI BLUE What would be comparable to this? RevClyburn __________________ " In our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God" Robert F. Kennedy Current Tank Info: One day I'll get it right. 55 Gallon, reef, softies, gorgorians, ricordia, EVENTUALLY!