T-5 bulbs for SPS tank

T-Boner · 09/08/2010, 09:50 PM

I have a 180 sps dominated reef tank I have 6 t-5 60in I'm going to stager them to make up the difference of the 72 in tank what bulbs should I use to keep all types of sps? I'm useing giesemann bulbs right now. What's the best combo actinic+/aquablue+/midday/Fiji pink or purple I know it's not giesemann. Thanks!

rtparty · 09/08/2010, 09:56 PM

I wouldn't stagger the bulbs. You will lose intensity in the middle of the tank. The ends will be slightly darker but not by much if you put all the bulbs in the middle.

For a 6 bulb combo:

4 Actinic Plus
1 Midday
1 Aqua Pink (the new pink bulb from Gmann)

I would personally run ATI becasue they put out more PAR but Gmann is a good brand.

T-Boner · 09/08/2010, 10:13 PM

Wow ok I didn't think about that if I stagered them. So ati is the better way to go what combo should I use if I use ati?

theatrus · 09/09/2010, 12:00 AM

Bulbs I like:

ATI Blue Plus
GE 3k
Gmann 14k
UVL 454

rtparty · 09/09/2010, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Boner

Wow ok I didn't think about that if I stagered them. So ati is the better way to go what combo should I use if I use ati?

4 ATI Blue Plus
1 GE 6500k
1 ATI Purple Plus

All can be found at Reefgeek, you might have to call on the Purple Plus. They will be getting them on the 13th.

dustinc · 09/09/2010, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

4 ATI Blue Plus
1 GE 6500k
1 ATI Purple Plus

All can be found at Reefgeek, you might have to call on the Purple Plus. They will be getting them on the 13th.

I think this would be a great combo. If you want a little more blue, you could swap out the GE and replace it with another purple plus.

09/08/2010, 09:50 PM	#1
T-Boner Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: okc Posts: 289	T-5 bulbs for SPS tank I have a 180 sps dominated reef tank I have 6 t-5 60in I'm going to stager them to make up the difference of the 72 in tank what bulbs should I use to keep all types of sps? I'm useing giesemann bulbs right now. What's the best combo actinic+/aquablue+/midday/Fiji pink or purple I know it's not giesemann. Thanks!

09/08/2010, 09:56 PM	#2
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	I wouldn't stagger the bulbs. You will lose intensity in the middle of the tank. The ends will be slightly darker but not by much if you put all the bulbs in the middle. For a 6 bulb combo: 4 Actinic Plus 1 Midday 1 Aqua Pink (the new pink bulb from Gmann) I would personally run ATI becasue they put out more PAR but Gmann is a good brand. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

09/09/2010, 12:00 AM	#4
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	Bulbs I like: ATI Blue Plus GE 3k Gmann 14k UVL 454 __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

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T-Boner Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: okc Posts: 289	Wow ok I didn't think about that if I stagered them. So ati is the better way to go what combo should I use if I use ati?