T5 Bulb color help! - Page 2

Michigan Mike · 03/08/2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Zstriker

oh man, nice edit!

You're probably right, MH is safer bet, just thinking it is still doable with T5....but likely more challenging.

Ya, no biggie. I usually type first then think. I'm no expert, just opinionated.
In the end all I heard was cheers, so I took a shot of 7 crown.
Now I gotta go because my woman wants to go for a walk because its finally sunny here.
I guess I'm not the only one who has some respect for Catalina fixtures. I know Grim didn't acknowledge them much but I've seen 6 bulb fixtures over 24" high tanks and they grow LPS/softies at that depth with good bulbs. IMO they are creeping on TEK, much better than Current Nova Pro (even without fans but i like Current's locking endcaps) because you can cool them better without currents loud fans blasting.
I wouldn't be surprised if they get some more sales because of Sunlight Supply's decision to stop making aquarium lighting. Mostly because the black Solar's have more venting & the reflectors are better than most of its competitors in that price range. Its still no TEK though.

Midwestmade · 03/08/2013, 01:13 PM

Current T5 fixture is
AquaticLife T5 HO and LED Lunar Light Fixture
(2) 36" 39W Actinic
(4) 36" 39W 10,000°K
(2) 36" 39W Purple

Midwestmade · 03/08/2013, 01:14 PM

225 gallon tank is 72"x24"x30"

Michigan Mike · 03/08/2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Midwestmade

225 gallon tank is 72"x24"x30"

You need the 250w halides, let us know what fixture & ballast the halide/VHO combo fixture uses. Is it 250w double ended bulbs or the screw in (mogul) type.

You may need 3 halides if you have 2 braces on the top of your tank, especially if the halides are directly above plastic trim bracing.
You will want them higher above the bracing if its plastic, glass isn't such a big deal.
We really need to know more & possibly see pics.

Midwestmade · 03/08/2013, 09:22 PM

Fixture

Midwestmade · 03/08/2013, 09:23 PM

http://reefcentral.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=50944

Midwestmade · 03/08/2013, 09:27 PM

The VHO has hard to make out but on the bulb it's stamped Super Actinic FRT-2T1 VHO M2-F11
Ballast is PFO Lighting Model PFOH-4

Michigan Mike · 03/09/2013, 07:32 AM

The link isn't work for me but it sounds like the ballasts are magnetic style PFO so you can run your super actinics.
Is it single or double ended halides?

Anyway here's a link for compatable bulbs & ballasts, good reference.http://www.aquarium-lighting-guide.c...al-halide-ansi

Michigan Mike · 03/09/2013, 07:37 AM

I would do 20k radium (for single ended bulbs) or 14k Phoenix (especially if its double ended bulbs) and run it with the actinics. I would run the actinics an hour before the halides turn on and an hour or two after they turn off. I'd run the halides for 7 hours a day, or so.

If you don't like a blue tank try a 10-12k halide, the actinics will make your coral pop a lot anyway.

Midwestmade · 03/09/2013, 08:14 AM

http://reefcentral.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=50944

Midwestmade · 03/09/2013, 08:15 AM

I have one ballast for the vho and one for the MH

Midwestmade · 03/09/2013, 08:17 AM

Double ended halides Hamilton Tech 14K Blue bulbs in the fixtures

03/09/2013, 07:37 AM	#34
Michigan Mike Freedom costs a buckofive Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,002	I would do 20k radium (for single ended bulbs) or 14k Phoenix (especially if its double ended bulbs) and run it with the actinics. I would run the actinics an hour before the halides turn on and an hour or two after they turn off. I'd run the halides for 7 hours a day, or so. If you don't like a blue tank try a 10-12k halide, the actinics will make your coral pop a lot anyway. Last edited by Michigan Mike; 03/09/2013 at 07:43 AM.

03/08/2013, 01:13 PM	#27
Midwestmade Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI Posts: 54	Current T5 fixture is AquaticLife T5 HO and LED Lunar Light Fixture (2) 36" 39W Actinic (4) 36" 39W 10,000°K (2) 36" 39W Purple

03/08/2013, 01:14 PM	#28
Midwestmade Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI Posts: 54	225 gallon tank is 72"x24"x30"

03/08/2013, 09:22 PM	#30
Midwestmade Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI Posts: 54	Fixture

03/08/2013, 09:23 PM	#31
Midwestmade Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI Posts: 54	http://reefcentral.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=50944

03/08/2013, 09:27 PM	#32
Midwestmade Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI Posts: 54	The VHO has hard to make out but on the bulb it's stamped Super Actinic FRT-2T1 VHO M2-F11 Ballast is PFO Lighting Model PFOH-4

03/09/2013, 07:32 AM	#33
Michigan Mike Freedom costs a buckofive Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,002	The link isn't work for me but it sounds like the ballasts are magnetic style PFO so you can run your super actinics. Is it single or double ended halides? Anyway here's a link for compatable bulbs & ballasts, good reference.http://www.aquarium-lighting-guide.c...al-halide-ansi

03/09/2013, 08:14 AM	#35
Midwestmade Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI Posts: 54	http://reefcentral.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=50944

03/09/2013, 08:15 AM	#36
Midwestmade Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI Posts: 54	I have one ballast for the vho and one for the MH

03/09/2013, 08:17 AM	#37
Midwestmade Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI Posts: 54	Double ended halides Hamilton Tech 14K Blue bulbs in the fixtures