The T5 Q&a Thread - split - Page 164

quantim0 · 10/30/2013, 04:13 PM

I don't really like the color at the moment. I'm going to replace the aqua pinks with 2 coral plus. Good idea?

rtparty · 10/30/2013, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quantim0

I don't really like the color at the moment. I'm going to replace the aqua pinks with 2 coral plus. Good idea?

It will cut down on the red in the tank. So if it is too purple/pink right now, you will love the Coral Plus.

rtparty · 10/30/2013, 05:31 PM

Well, the new fixture is here! I am literally walking out the door right now to go to dinner so I will upload pictures and more first impressions when I get home.

Please follow my review in my build thread!

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2342331

Thanks!

MichaelAdair · 11/04/2013, 11:30 AM

Hello all.

I've skimmed through some of this thread but I think I'm more confused now than when I started.

I have a Coralife Aqualight T5ho Lunar (4 bulbs) fixture that I'm looking to upgrade the bulbs on. I have an LPS/Softie 48" 75 gallon tank with most of the coral in the front half. I'm looking for the best combo of bulbs that will give me that color/pop that everyone loves but I also want my corals to grow and thrive.

Also, do you recommend switching out one bulb a week for acclimation or some other schedule?

Thank you.

-Michael

FlyPenFly · 11/04/2013, 11:43 AM

1 Coral +
2 Blue +

And either another Blue+, Coral+, or UVL Actinic depending on if you want a bluer tank, whiter tank, or fluorescent tank.

Tron_954 · 11/04/2013, 12:00 PM

I have 2 C+ 2 B+ and its a nice icy cool white with a Blue undertone... Id imagine 3B+ 1C+ would be 18k-20k.

ColtonMeng · 11/04/2013, 01:02 PM

Hey guys!

I've just changed my setup on my 260 gallon tank from a canopy with 5 Orphek PR-156 LED panels to a hanging setup with only three of the panels.

The tank is 60'' long and I'm wondering what would be the best bulbs to run in addition to the white / blue LED setup I'm currently running. My tank is 36'' deep, and home to both SPS as well as LPS.

I was told by BigE two ATI coral+ and two ATI blue+, just looking for someone to second that. I just wanted to make sure that I'll have every spectrum necessary covered with the T5 supplements above.

Also, any opinions on who makes a decent 60'' fixture? I'm either going to buy 2 x 2 bulb, or 2 x 3 bulb. I'm assuming if I get the three bulb fixtures, I should just grab another C+ and B+ bulb each.

Thanks for any feedback.

Colton

MichaelAdair · 11/04/2013, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyPenFly

1 Coral +
2 Blue +

And either another Blue+, Coral+, or UVL Actinic depending on if you want a bluer tank, whiter tank, or fluorescent tank.

Thank you!

DiscusHeckel · 11/04/2013, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColtonMeng

I was told by BigE two ATI coral+ and two ATI blue+, just looking for someone to second that. I just wanted to make sure that I'll have every spectrum necessary covered with the T5 supplements above.

Colton

I second that. As I reported in this thread recently, I am now using 3 B+ and 3 C+ and love the combination.

Tron_954 · 11/04/2013, 03:35 PM

You'll be pleased. It's a nice icy 14-16k

rtparty · 11/04/2013, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColtonMeng

Hey guys!

I've just changed my setup on my 260 gallon tank from a canopy with 5 Orphek PR-156 LED panels to a hanging setup with only three of the panels.

The tank is 60'' long and I'm wondering what would be the best bulbs to run in addition to the white / blue LED setup I'm currently running. My tank is 36'' deep, and home to both SPS as well as LPS.

I was told by BigE two ATI coral+ and two ATI blue+, just looking for someone to second that. I just wanted to make sure that I'll have every spectrum necessary covered with the T5 supplements above.

Also, any opinions on who makes a decent 60'' fixture? I'm either going to buy 2 x 2 bulb, or 2 x 3 bulb. I'm assuming if I get the three bulb fixtures, I should just grab another C+ and B+ bulb each.

Thanks for any feedback.

Colton

I don't know of any 3 bulb fixtures. Or any good 2 bulb for that matter.

I'd go with the 2 blue plus and 2 coral plus as well. That will really bump the spectrum for you.

FlyPenFly · 11/04/2013, 04:40 PM

Aquatic life link able units seem to get good reviews on their reflectors. Seems the timers and moonlights often fail though so I wouldn't go for those models.

Tron_954 · 11/04/2013, 04:53 PM

ATI Sunpower

FlyPenFly · 11/04/2013, 05:02 PM

I don't think there's a 2 bulb ATI.

Tron_954 · 11/04/2013, 05:12 PM

LOL, of course not... Im saying, he should GET... an ATI Sunpower

Preferably the Dimmable because its nasty!

ColtonMeng · 11/04/2013, 10:23 PM

ugh. I'd like the dimmable but they don't make a 60'' :/

Also, I'm barely going to have room for one unit- the way I did my ceiling anchors I was expecting to run the LED panels down the middle and have 1 2-bulb unit in front / behind.

Well, I guess I'll be angling it in slightly. The plus side is that it will help block the LED light from blinding anyone looking at the tank. : D

Colton

rtparty · 11/05/2013, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColtonMeng

ugh. I'd like the dimmable but they don't make a 60'' :/

Also, I'm barely going to have room for one unit- the way I did my ceiling anchors I was expecting to run the LED panels down the middle and have 1 2-bulb unit in front / behind.

Well, I guess I'll be angling it in slightly. The plus side is that it will help block the LED light from blinding anyone looking at the tank. : D

Colton

A 48" unit will cover a 60" tank with no problem. Bulbs will also be cheaper this way.

BDickinson · 11/05/2013, 06:24 AM

Would a 48 inch black solar T5 HO-8x54 watt + moonlights work for a 75 gallon mixed reef tank? Would it support health and growth of all corals? Please help!

It is a standard size 75.

ColtonMeng · 11/05/2013, 07:37 AM

RTParty-

Thanks for the info. I guess I'll be dropping the cash for the dimmable unit. grr... Expensive!

rtparty · 11/05/2013, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColtonMeng

RTParty-

Thanks for the info. I guess I'll be dropping the cash for the dimmable unit. grr... Expensive!

Why? Are you going to an all new lighting setup? The aquatic life linkable 2 bulb units would work out well.

ColtonMeng · 11/05/2013, 08:14 AM

would they?

I really only need supplemental T5- not the full shebang. If I can buy the 2 x 2bulb units I'd much prefer it, I've just seen some bashing on those units.

Plus the dimming feature isn't available I don't believe.. a nice caveat to have.

I'll have to think it over.

rtparty · 11/05/2013, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColtonMeng

would they?

I really only need supplemental T5- not the full shebang. If I can buy the 2 x 2bulb units I'd much prefer it, I've just seen some bashing on those units.

Plus the dimming feature isn't available I don't believe.. a nice caveat to have.

I'll have to think it over.

The dimming is cool but not needed at all.

Tron_954 · 11/05/2013, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

The dimming is cool but not needed at all.

It is must have if you are PRO!

#Hardcore

rtparty · 11/05/2013, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tron_954

It is must have if you are PRO!

#Hardcore

For supplementing some LEDs? Hardly.

ColtonMeng · 11/05/2013, 09:21 AM

Dear god, I'm a flip-flopper.

I'll go with the Aquatic Life Linkable. The sizing is a whole lot more friendly versus my toggle-bolt ceiling mounts, and I won't have an extra set of holes in my ceiling that aren't being utilized.

Thank you for talking me down from the cliff Ryan. Your feedback is much appreciated!

Colton

10/30/2013, 05:31 PM	#4078
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	Well, the new fixture is here! I am literally walking out the door right now to go to dinner so I will upload pictures and more first impressions when I get home. Please follow my review in my build thread! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2342331 Thanks! __________________ 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+

11/04/2013, 01:02 PM	#4082
ColtonMeng Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: University Heights, OH Posts: 297	Hey guys! I've just changed my setup on my 260 gallon tank from a canopy with 5 Orphek PR-156 LED panels to a hanging setup with only three of the panels. The tank is 60'' long and I'm wondering what would be the best bulbs to run in addition to the white / blue LED setup I'm currently running. My tank is 36'' deep, and home to both SPS as well as LPS. I was told by BigE two ATI coral+ and two ATI blue+, just looking for someone to second that. I just wanted to make sure that I'll have every spectrum necessary covered with the T5 supplements above. Also, any opinions on who makes a decent 60'' fixture? I'm either going to buy 2 x 2 bulb, or 2 x 3 bulb. I'm assuming if I get the three bulb fixtures, I should just grab another C+ and B+ bulb each. Thanks for any feedback. Colton __________________ Colton Meng

11/04/2013, 10:23 PM	#4091
ColtonMeng Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: University Heights, OH Posts: 297	ugh. I'd like the dimmable but they don't make a 60'' :/ Also, I'm barely going to have room for one unit- the way I did my ceiling anchors I was expecting to run the LED panels down the middle and have 1 2-bulb unit in front / behind. Well, I guess I'll be angling it in slightly. The plus side is that it will help block the LED light from blinding anyone looking at the tank. : D Colton __________________ Colton Meng

11/05/2013, 06:24 AM	#4093
BDickinson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1	Would a 48 inch black solar T5 HO-8x54 watt + moonlights work for a 75 gallon mixed reef tank? Would it support health and growth of all corals? Please help! It is a standard size 75. Last edited by BDickinson; 11/05/2013 at 06:25 AM. Reason: forgot tank size

11/05/2013, 07:37 AM	#4094
ColtonMeng Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: University Heights, OH Posts: 297	RTParty- Thanks for the info. I guess I'll be dropping the cash for the dimmable unit. grr... Expensive! __________________ Colton Meng

10/30/2013, 04:13 PM	#4076
quantim0 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 477	I don't really like the color at the moment. I'm going to replace the aqua pinks with 2 coral plus. Good idea?

11/04/2013, 11:30 AM	#4079
MichaelAdair Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 4	Hello all. I've skimmed through some of this thread but I think I'm more confused now than when I started. I have a Coralife Aqualight T5ho Lunar (4 bulbs) fixture that I'm looking to upgrade the bulbs on. I have an LPS/Softie 48" 75 gallon tank with most of the coral in the front half. I'm looking for the best combo of bulbs that will give me that color/pop that everyone loves but I also want my corals to grow and thrive. Also, do you recommend switching out one bulb a week for acclimation or some other schedule? Thank you. -Michael

11/04/2013, 11:43 AM	#4080
FlyPenFly SPS Killer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,490	1 Coral + 2 Blue + And either another Blue+, Coral+, or UVL Actinic depending on if you want a bluer tank, whiter tank, or fluorescent tank.

11/04/2013, 12:00 PM	#4081
Tron_954 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 940	I have 2 C+ 2 B+ and its a nice icy cool white with a Blue undertone... Id imagine 3B+ 1C+ would be 18k-20k.

11/04/2013, 03:35 PM	#4085
Tron_954 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 940	You'll be pleased. It's a nice icy 14-16k

11/04/2013, 04:40 PM	#4087
FlyPenFly SPS Killer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,490	Aquatic life link able units seem to get good reviews on their reflectors. Seems the timers and moonlights often fail though so I wouldn't go for those models.

11/04/2013, 04:53 PM	#4088
Tron_954 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 940	ATI Sunpower

11/04/2013, 05:02 PM	#4089
FlyPenFly SPS Killer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,490	I don't think there's a 2 bulb ATI.

11/04/2013, 05:12 PM	#4090
Tron_954 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 940	LOL, of course not... Im saying, he should GET... an ATI Sunpower Preferably the Dimmable because its nasty!

11/05/2013, 08:14 AM	#4096
ColtonMeng Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: University Heights, OH Posts: 297	would they? I really only need supplemental T5- not the full shebang. If I can buy the 2 x 2bulb units I'd much prefer it, I've just seen some bashing on those units. Plus the dimming feature isn't available I don't believe.. a nice caveat to have. I'll have to think it over. __________________ Colton Meng

11/05/2013, 09:21 AM	#4100
ColtonMeng Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: University Heights, OH Posts: 297	Dear god, I'm a flip-flopper. I'll go with the Aquatic Life Linkable. The sizing is a whole lot more friendly versus my toggle-bolt ceiling mounts, and I won't have an extra set of holes in my ceiling that aren't being utilized. Thank you for talking me down from the cliff Ryan. Your feedback is much appreciated! Colton __________________ Colton Meng

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