The T5 Q&a Thread - Page 17

jmadison · 06/04/2008, 10:52 AM

Thanks Grimm-
I have found the bulbs again on MD, but do you know what ballast I could use to run these? Also it wouldnt effect the properties of the reflector if I cut it down while making sure not to bend it, right?

Thanks again.

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Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
Xheck marine depot, I think Nova makes an 18" T5 setup.

bigfun · 06/04/2008, 11:57 AM

Hey!!
Grimm, here's another one for ya!!

20 gal H, witha Finnex 96w T5 fixture,
mushrooms, zoas, yellow gorgonian, paly's, gsp, and I plan to add some florida rics and a torch, that's it!
I'm looking for good color and great growth! What would you recommend? I read a little bit of this thread and it seems you might say....

Giesmann Aqua Blue +
ATI Aquablue 120000K
Super Actinic made by??
Aquasun made by??

Thanks very much for your help!!

scott

Saltysteele · 06/04/2008, 02:25 PM

Grim,

i'm just starting a 55 or 60 gallon sw tank (first sw adventure) roughly 48 x 13 x 20. would you suggest going with t5's or t5HO's?

how many bulbs would you use, and which bulbs? i'll mostly have lps/anemone-types, but maybe a few sps.

any suggestions for a retrofit brand or style?

Muchos grassyass!!

xtm · 06/04/2008, 03:23 PM

hey Grim!

I have a GLO T5 ballast that is spec'd at 54w x2.. the question is, can I use this ballast to power up 2 x 39w T5's?

thanks in advance

The Grim Reefer · 06/04/2008, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bryman
Thanks very much for the advice again. If I hang a Constellation 4-5" above the 90G tank, would I be able to keep clams on the bottom on a 3-4" sand bed?

That would be fine

oceanparadise1 · 06/04/2008, 04:41 PM

i have a question for you mister t5 expert(so i hear hope its right!) i have 4x54 t5ho on my 55 i want to go to a 75 maybe a 90 would this light be okay if all i was keeping is softies zoas and amybe some lps? thanks in advance

The Grim Reefer · 06/04/2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spider8u
Hey Grim this is the bulb combination you told me to go with. Is there any way i could change them around to get a little more blue look. Also are the UV 75/25 bulb and the UV Aquasun suppose to have a dull pink look or a bright pink look reason for asking is when i have all my other bulbs on these 2 bulbs look really dull just want to make there working ok thx

ATI +
Super Actinic
UV Aquasun
ATI +
GE 6500K
Blue Plus
UV 75/25
ATI +

Swap the position of the GE and Aquasun. Yes thats what the Aquasun and 75/25 should look like.

The Grim Reefer · 06/04/2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jmadison
Thanks Grimm-
I have found the bulbs again on MD, but do you know what ballast I could use to run these? Also it wouldnt effect the properties of the reflector if I cut it down while making sure not to bend it, right?

Thanks again.

CHeck Fulhams website for a ballast. Yeah, you can cut down a reflector

The Grim Reefer · 06/04/2008, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigfun
Hey!!
Grimm, here's another one for ya!!

20 gal H, witha Finnex 96w T5 fixture,
mushrooms, zoas, yellow gorgonian, paly's, gsp, and I plan to add some florida rics and a torch, that's it!
I'm looking for good color and great growth! What would you recommend? I read a little bit of this thread and it seems you might say....

Giesmann Aqua Blue +
ATI Aquablue 120000K
Super Actinic made by??
Aquasun made by??

Thanks very much for your help!!

scott

The Aquasun and Super Actinic are both UV Lighting lamps. I would drop the super actinic and use 2 actinic plus lamps (or ATI blue Plus)

Reefer Steve · 06/04/2008, 04:52 PM

ok Grim how does this sound

Actinic+
Blue+
Actinic+
AquaSun
AquaSun
Actinic+
Blue+
Actinic+

thanks again

The Grim Reefer · 06/04/2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Saltysteele
Grim,

i'm just starting a 55 or 60 gallon sw tank (first sw adventure) roughly 48 x 13 x 20. would you suggest going with t5's or t5HO's?

how many bulbs would you use, and which bulbs? i'll mostly have lps/anemone-types, but maybe a few sps.

any suggestions for a retrofit brand or style?

Muchos grassyass!!

4 lamp retro or a Nova PRO extreme 6 lamp T5 fixture. For the retro use
Front
ATI Blue Plus
SUper Actinic
Aquasun
Blue Plus

The Grim Reefer · 06/04/2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xtm
hey Grim!

I have a GLO T5 ballast that is spec'd at 54w x2.. the question is, can I use this ballast to power up 2 x 39w T5's?

thanks in advance

No.

The Grim Reefer · 06/04/2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by oceanparadise1
i have a question for you mister t5 expert(so i hear hope its right!) i have 4x54 t5ho on my 55 i want to go to a 75 maybe a 90 would this light be okay if all i was keeping is softies zoas and amybe some lps? thanks in advance

Yeah, just keep the LPS that need more light up on the rocks.

oceanparadise1 · 06/04/2008, 04:57 PM

okay thanks for the help so it would be okay for a 90 alos correct? and what bulbs should i use

bigfun · 06/04/2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
The Aquasun and Super Actinic are both UV Lighting lamps. I would drop the super actinic and use 2 actinic plus lamps (or ATI blue Plus)

Great!!
Thanks again!!

The Grim Reefer · 06/04/2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Reefer Steve
ok Grim how does this sound

Actinic+
Blue+
Actinic+
AquaSun
AquaSun
Actinic+
Blue+
Actinic+

thanks again

Actinic Plus and Blue Plus are about the same lamp. I would add a Actinic lamp (UVL Super Actinic ATI Actinic or Giesemann Pure Actinic) in place of one of the Pluses and change the positions of the Aquasun lamps so there is a blue in between them.

The Grim Reefer · 06/04/2008, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by oceanparadise1
okay thanks for the help so it would be okay for a 90 alos correct? and what bulbs should i use

Yep
Front
ATI Blue Plus
Super Actinic
Aquasun
Blue Plus

oceanparadise1 · 06/04/2008, 05:00 PM

one last question where can i get those bulbs and thanks again

Saltysteele · 06/04/2008, 05:03 PM

You are awesome!!

how do you know all this stuff?

oceanparadise1 · 06/04/2008, 05:04 PM

^^^agree

bigfun · 06/04/2008, 05:34 PM

ooopps!! Wait a sec Grimm! I got lost here! I should go with:
2 ATI blue plus, and the Aquasun and the Giesman?
Sorry, I got confused, I only have room for 4 bulbs!

Thanks!!!

Johwak121 · 06/04/2008, 06:03 PM

Hey Grim,
I need your expertise

Its about time for me to be changing my T5HO bulbs out. Currently they are being housed over my 50 breeder that is mainly LPS with the random zoo/ricordea. The current lights in the fixture are the stock ones 4x39Watt Giesemann bulbs 2 actinic and 2 10K daylights giving the tank to much of a "sterile" look IMO and im looking to go much more blue, but still be able to have proper LPS lighiting, What would you recommend?

bryman · 06/04/2008, 07:47 PM

Grim, you are the man. Thanks alot!

Saltysteele · 06/04/2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Johwak121
Hey Grim,
I need your expertise
Its about time for me to be changing my T5HO bulbs out. Currently they are being housed over my 50 breeder that is mainly LPS with the random zoo/ricordea. The current lights in the fixture are the stock ones 4x39Watt Giesemann bulbs 2 actinic and 2 10K daylights giving the tank to much of a "sterile" look IMO and im looking to go much more blue, but still be able to have proper LPS lighiting, What would you recommend?

hey, i know you!

jstlsn · 06/04/2008, 10:40 PM

Grim

I am looking to get some new bulbs. Here is my current setup over my 75.

Tek Light 48" Retrofit: 6-54W T5 HO Fluorescents
Ice Cap reflectors
Icecap 430 Ballest overdriving 2 bulbs (see below)

Front
Blue Plus
UVL Super Actinic
UVL Aquasun (OD)
Blue Plus
GE 6500K (OD)
Blue Plus

I would like to try and get more growth out of my SPS,s. Can you suggest a better combination of bulbs or should I stick with this?

Thanks
Brad

06/04/2008, 11:57 AM	#402
bigfun Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 103	Hey!! Grimm, here's another one for ya!! 20 gal H, witha Finnex 96w T5 fixture, mushrooms, zoas, yellow gorgonian, paly's, gsp, and I plan to add some florida rics and a torch, that's it! I'm looking for good color and great growth! What would you recommend? I read a little bit of this thread and it seems you might say.... Giesmann Aqua Blue + ATI Aquablue 120000K Super Actinic made by?? Aquasun made by?? Thanks very much for your help!! scott __________________ mean people suck. Current Tank Info: 20 gal long, 10 gal fuge

06/04/2008, 02:25 PM	#403
Saltysteele Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in a van, down by the river Posts: 19	how many T5HO's Grim, i'm just starting a 55 or 60 gallon sw tank (first sw adventure) roughly 48 x 13 x 20. would you suggest going with t5's or t5HO's? how many bulbs would you use, and which bulbs? i'll mostly have lps/anemone-types, but maybe a few sps. any suggestions for a retrofit brand or style? Muchos grassyass!! __________________ Bret Current Tank Info: 100 gallon reef

06/04/2008, 03:23 PM	#404
xtm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Panorama City, CA Posts: 4,703	hey Grim! I have a GLO T5 ballast that is spec'd at 54w x2.. the question is, can I use this ballast to power up 2 x 39w T5's? thanks in advance __________________ Function before fashion Current Tank Info: 120g SPS Tank (48x24x24)

06/04/2008, 04:52 PM	#410
Reefer Steve Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Laguna Beach Posts: 271	ok Grim how does this sound Actinic+ Blue+ Actinic+ AquaSun AquaSun Actinic+ Blue+ Actinic+ thanks again __________________ More than a hobby Current Tank Info: 29g SPS Tank. 12g Sump, ER RS-135, 2x K3s, 8x 24w T5HO

06/04/2008, 05:03 PM	#419
Saltysteele Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in a van, down by the river Posts: 19	You are awesome!! how do you know all this stuff? __________________ Bret Current Tank Info: 100 gallon reef

06/04/2008, 04:41 PM	#406
oceanparadise1 Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,925	i have a question for you mister t5 expert(so i hear hope its right!) i have 4x54 t5ho on my 55 i want to go to a 75 maybe a 90 would this light be okay if all i was keeping is softies zoas and amybe some lps? thanks in advance

06/04/2008, 04:57 PM	#414
oceanparadise1 Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,925	okay thanks for the help so it would be okay for a 90 alos correct? and what bulbs should i use

06/04/2008, 05:00 PM	#418
oceanparadise1 Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,925	one last question where can i get those bulbs and thanks again

06/04/2008, 05:04 PM	#420
oceanparadise1 Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,925	^^^agree

06/04/2008, 05:34 PM	#421
bigfun Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 103	ooopps!! Wait a sec Grimm! I got lost here! I should go with: 2 ATI blue plus, and the Aquasun and the Giesman? Sorry, I got confused, I only have room for 4 bulbs! Thanks!!! __________________ mean people suck. Current Tank Info: 20 gal long, 10 gal fuge Last edited by bigfun; 06/04/2008 at 06:11 PM.

06/04/2008, 06:03 PM	#422
Johwak121 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4	Hey Grim, I need your expertise Its about time for me to be changing my T5HO bulbs out. Currently they are being housed over my 50 breeder that is mainly LPS with the random zoo/ricordea. The current lights in the fixture are the stock ones 4x39Watt Giesemann bulbs 2 actinic and 2 10K daylights giving the tank to much of a "sterile" look IMO and im looking to go much more blue, but still be able to have proper LPS lighiting, What would you recommend?

06/04/2008, 07:47 PM	#423
bryman Aquascape Destroyer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 1,104	Grim, you are the man. Thanks alot! __________________ PVITAWA! Current Tank Info: 90G Tech

06/04/2008, 10:40 PM	#425
jstlsn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 347	Grim I am looking to get some new bulbs. Here is my current setup over my 75. Tek Light 48" Retrofit: 6-54W T5 HO Fluorescents Ice Cap reflectors Icecap 430 Ballest overdriving 2 bulbs (see below) Front Blue Plus UVL Super Actinic UVL Aquasun (OD) Blue Plus GE 6500K (OD) Blue Plus I would like to try and get more growth out of my SPS,s. Can you suggest a better combination of bulbs or should I stick with this? Thanks Brad