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10/30/2015, 07:05 PM | #6001 |
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Any review on the new line of Giesemann t5 bulbs? I just ordered a couple
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10/30/2015, 09:17 PM | #6002 | |
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They're what I, and many others, primarily use. They're comparable to ati and have some nice colors available. There was a fantastic thread that someone out together that shows some real detail on both brands bulbs. Anyone have a link to jedimasterbens thread?
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11/07/2015, 07:31 PM | #6003 |
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I planning my light for 375 gal. (96" x 36" x 24" height.) mix reef sps on top and lps at the middle and bottom of the tank. Can anyone let me know what T5 ho fixtures would work for what I need . Thanks in advance
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11/17/2015, 01:46 PM | #6004 |
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I am pondering a change to T5 on my 93 Cube, 30"x30"x24", to a ATI 8 bulb setup.
The bulb layout I remember seeing way back was: (front) Blue Plus Purple Plus GE 6500 Blue Plus Purple Plus Blue Plus Blue Plus I am not seeing the GE 6500 avalible anymore but it appeasrs D-D has a 6500 bulb called Midday that appears similar in spectrum. Understand that the order of the bulbs affects the view somewhat so I was thinking: (front) Blue Plus Purple Plus Blue Plus D-D Midday 6500 Purple Plus Blue Plus Blue Plus Any other suggestions or cautions?
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11/17/2015, 01:52 PM | #6005 |
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I'm getting a 4x24" with led moonlights. He says I need new bulbs. I've been away from hobby for 5 years and don't know who has what now. I will have a mixed coral reef. I want colour pop and growth out of my 24" cube. I don't want a fake looking blue tank but still want that glow pop What should I use???
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11/17/2015, 05:32 PM | #6006 | |
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http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/ge-...0k-t5-ho-lamps |
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11/17/2015, 05:35 PM | #6007 | |
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11/18/2015, 10:36 AM | #6009 |
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Hi Everybody,
Great thread! Thanks for all of the information. I'm looking for some suggestions as I'm having some trouble getting my pink birdsnest to color-up under my current configuration. I have it in my 175 under an 8-bulb T5 (all ATI bulbs) it looks bleached when the lights are on (but pink when the lights are out). I have the fixture 12" off the surface and am currently getting a PAR of 285 where this coral is affixed to the reef. I think it's maybe a spectrum issue as it is pink without any lights on and maybe fooling my human eyes, thus my post here for suggestions. The tank has been up for over 6 months, it's a mixed reef, and all other corals appear to be in good health (fat, growing, good PE, etc.) - other SPS included. Here was my configuration last week - 5 Blue+, 1 Purple+, 1 AquaBlue Special, 1 Coral+ (Front to Back): B+ B+ ABS P+ B+ C+ B+ B+ I have since swapped the ABS for a Pure Actinic, but have the same coloration issues. From reading this thread, I am thinking that I may need more balance with the B+ by adding more C+ bulbs, but I am not sure. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Paul |
11/18/2015, 11:12 AM | #6010 | |
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11/18/2015, 11:21 AM | #6011 |
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Any suggestions? Raise the light higher? Feed more, or something specific? Thanks.
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11/18/2015, 11:28 AM | #6012 | |
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11/18/2015, 11:30 AM | #6013 | |
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11/19/2015, 09:42 AM | #6014 |
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What do you guys think about
4=ATI Blue Plus 2=ATI Purple Plus 2=ATI Coral Plus On a Marineland 120 Corner Overflow thats going to be 95% SPS ? I'm currently switching over from 2 Gen 2 Pros. |
11/19/2015, 10:00 AM | #6015 | |
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11/20/2015, 03:35 PM | #6017 |
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How about this
2 blue plus 2 coral 1 purple 1 aqua blue 2 true actinic I have the dimable, which blue order do you suggest |
11/20/2015, 03:45 PM | #6018 |
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Getting close to bulb change time for me , might as well grab some while they're on sale. Tried 2 Giesemann Super Actinic last time around that I really like, they're little brighter than the ATI actinic.
Considering this combo: 4 ATI Blue Plus 2 Giesemann Super Actinic 1 Kz Fiji Purple ( prefer over the Purple + ) 1 ATI Coral Plus What do you think and could you suggest the order? |
11/20/2015, 03:46 PM | #6019 | |
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coral+ actinic aqua blue special purple + actinic coral+ blue+
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11/21/2015, 03:41 PM | #6023 |
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The T5 Q&a Thread - split
Quick question for some of ya-
One of the ballasts crapped out of my 6x54 dimable sunpower. So, I'm down to 4 tubes on my 75 gal sps tank. For adjustments, I dropped the light 3-4" closer to water level and kept all 4 bulbs on for 10 hours, instead of the usual. Does this sound like a decent plan of attack to mitigate the loss of the 2 bulbs until a ballast arrives on Tuesday? Thanks for your input!
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