T5 with VHO

MikeFisher1972 · 08/27/2009, 04:14 PM

was wondering what T5 bulbs to use with my t12 super actinic.
I am using 6foot t12s i am going to grow some softy and some lps was wondering what would be the best or should i just go all T5? i am using Ice cap 660s to run the lights.
thank you for your help in advance and you experience.

rezaktp · 08/27/2009, 07:27 PM

I asked the same thing in the T5 thread...here it is:

quote:
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Originally posted by rezaktp
Grim,
Setting up my 180 mixed reef and am planning on using 6-60" T5's overdriven on Icecaps and 2-72" VHO's. Here is my plan for bulbs.

Front
ATI Blue Plus
VHO UVL Super Actinic
ATI Pro Color
ATI Blue Plus
VHO UVL 50/50
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
ATI Blue Plus

I am using the 72" 50/50 since I have 3 of them already will eventually like to go to 2-VHO actinics.

Your thoughts?
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With the VHO 50/50 and the Pro Colr there is going to be enough red to give you a purplish tint to the light. Other than that I think it will look good. I kinda like how all that red brings out the color of the coralline on the rock.

MikeFisher1972 · 09/05/2009, 05:40 PM

i am only going to use two T12 super atinic
the rest will be T5
what will give me the best par with T5?
and it is on a 125 so i dont think i can fit more than 6 bulbs in all
with that is with the T5 and T12 together

08/27/2009, 04:14 PM	#1
MikeFisher1972 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville NC Posts: 151	T5 with VHO was wondering what T5 bulbs to use with my t12 super actinic. I am using 6foot t12s i am going to grow some softy and some lps was wondering what would be the best or should i just go all T5? i am using Ice cap 660s to run the lights. thank you for your help in advance and you experience. __________________ President of Jacksonville Reef Keepers. Current Tank Info: 300gStarfire and a 8 foot monster

08/27/2009, 07:27 PM	#2
rezaktp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gurnee, IL Posts: 1,407	I asked the same thing in the T5 thread...here it is: quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by rezaktp Grim, Setting up my 180 mixed reef and am planning on using 6-60" T5's overdriven on Icecaps and 2-72" VHO's. Here is my plan for bulbs. Front ATI Blue Plus VHO UVL Super Actinic ATI Pro Color ATI Blue Plus VHO UVL 50/50 ATI Blue Plus ATI Aquablue ATI Blue Plus I am using the 72" 50/50 since I have 3 of them already will eventually like to go to 2-VHO actinics. Your thoughts? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With the VHO 50/50 and the Pro Colr there is going to be enough red to give you a purplish tint to the light. Other than that I think it will look good. I kinda like how all that red brings out the color of the coralline on the rock. __________________ Happy Reefing! Current Tank Info: 180g. Reef w/8-80w t-5's, 70g. Rubbermaid basement sump w/10g. fuge, APEX, Reef Octopus SRO 2000 Skimmer, 1/3hp Aqualogic chiller, 57w Aqua Ultraviolet UV, BRS 2-part w/2-Drews Dosers, 4-MP40wES

09/05/2009, 05:40 PM	#3
MikeFisher1972 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville NC Posts: 151	any other thoughts i am only going to use two T12 super atinic the rest will be T5 what will give me the best par with T5? and it is on a 125 so i dont think i can fit more than 6 bulbs in all with that is with the T5 and T12 together __________________ President of Jacksonville Reef Keepers. Current Tank Info: 300gStarfire and a 8 foot monster