Can i run my Aquarium on ONLY Blue t5 ??

kennedalmighty · 06/09/2012, 07:42 AM

Hi guys.

Like it says. Can i?

See the thing is. I own a Aquael Reefmax 110l . And i has std. 3 t5 24w . (2 white, and 1 blue) .

But the blue holder is broken. I bought a new lamp because i thought that was the problem, but it isnt. I also tested both blue lamps, where the white normally is.

And it looks so cool !!

Can i run with only blue ? the light is from 4-500nm. So should be able to grow corals underneath.

But what about my little fishi??

thank you for helping.!

Reef or Die · 06/09/2012, 07:47 AM

I run one of my mixed reef tanks with 2 bulbs for over 4 years.
T5 54 watt
1 ATI blue plus and
1 Koralin Zucht Super Blue.

Works great.
Before this bulb combo which I like a lot I ran
1 ATI blue plus and
1 ATI true atcinic
All fish and coral are great!!
Keep In mind this is on a 70 gallon tank

bongarone · 06/09/2012, 03:39 PM

Blue is pretty natural wavelength in reefs since they're often 30+ feet deep.

It'll really depend on the intensity of the bulb. Try it for awhile, and if you notice any negative effects, switch it back. Nothing you do here is irreversible.

I think it'll be fine.

keithhays · 06/09/2012, 03:55 PM

you can blue only, but you will either need to jackup the intensity or grow deep water animals.

Posted from ReefCentral.com App for Android

Dustin1300 · 06/09/2012, 05:25 PM

Good luck taking pics

I have my white LEDs kick dim down two hours earlier than my royal blues, blues, and UV and definitely a fluorescent look! Fish do not look good at all IMO with blues only.

divewsharks · 06/09/2012, 06:38 PM

Yes, just use quality bulbs and you will be fine.You will not see all of the potential colors of the corals though.

Chronicj7 · 06/09/2012, 06:47 PM

I'd get an ATI blue+ and a Fiji or purple plus. It will bring out the reds but won't wash out the blue.

For pictures you just have to set your white balance appropriately.

kennedalmighty · 06/11/2012, 06:50 AM

Thank you all for answering. I am offcourse very happy that you guys say it isnt a problem. Im gonna go with the blue bulbs i have then

Regarding taking pictures, i dont really care, because i just want it to look cool in my living room

My blue small barrier reef:

[img]http://i46.*******.com/2aha34l.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i47.*******.com/2gyasdl.jpg[/img]

06/09/2012, 07:42 AM	#1
kennedalmighty Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2	Can i run my Aquarium on ONLY Blue t5 ?? Hi guys. Like it says. Can i? See the thing is. I own a Aquael Reefmax 110l . And i has std. 3 t5 24w . (2 white, and 1 blue) . But the blue holder is broken. I bought a new lamp because i thought that was the problem, but it isnt. I also tested both blue lamps, where the white normally is. And it looks so cool !! Can i run with only blue ? the light is from 4-500nm. So should be able to grow corals underneath. But what about my little fishi?? thank you for helping.!

06/09/2012, 05:25 PM	#5
Dustin1300 Reefaholic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 5,135	Good luck taking pics I have my white LEDs kick dim down two hours earlier than my royal blues, blues, and UV and definitely a fluorescent look! Fish do not look good at all IMO with blues only. __________________ INDMAS President Check out my tank in the Large Tank Forums, "A Reefaholic's 1000+ Gallon Mixed Reef System Build"! Current Tank Info: 600 Gallon DT, 140 Gallon Grow Out Tank, 125 Gallon Sump, 90 Gallon Fuge, 200 Gallon Fish QT, 15 Gallon Frag QT

06/09/2012, 06:47 PM	#7
Chronicj7 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 353	I'd get an ATI blue+ and a Fiji or purple plus. It will bring out the reds but won't wash out the blue. For pictures you just have to set your white balance appropriately. __________________ __________________ 40b SPS dominated 2x AI Sol Blue 2x mp10 W es Zeovit Method

06/09/2012, 07:47 AM	#2
Reef or Die Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 393	I run one of my mixed reef tanks with 2 bulbs for over 4 years. T5 54 watt 1 ATI blue plus and 1 Koralin Zucht Super Blue. Works great. Before this bulb combo which I like a lot I ran 1 ATI blue plus and 1 ATI true atcinic All fish and coral are great!! Keep In mind this is on a 70 gallon tank

06/09/2012, 03:39 PM	#3
bongarone Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Posts: 423	Blue is pretty natural wavelength in reefs since they're often 30+ feet deep. It'll really depend on the intensity of the bulb. Try it for awhile, and if you notice any negative effects, switch it back. Nothing you do here is irreversible. I think it'll be fine.

06/09/2012, 03:55 PM	#4
keithhays Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,259	you can blue only, but you will either need to jackup the intensity or grow deep water animals. Posted from ReefCentral.com App for Android

06/09/2012, 06:38 PM	#6
divewsharks Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,905	Yes, just use quality bulbs and you will be fine.You will not see all of the potential colors of the corals though.

06/11/2012, 06:50 AM	#8
kennedalmighty Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2	Thank you all for answering. I am offcourse very happy that you guys say it isnt a problem. Im gonna go with the blue bulbs i have then Regarding taking pictures, i dont really care, because i just want it to look cool in my living room My blue small barrier reef: [img]http://i46.*****.com/2aha34l.jpg[/img] [img]http://i47.*****.com/2gyasdl.jpg[/img]