The T5 Q&a Thread - Page 37

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DMyers1983
Are they overdriven to 85w? Or they are still 54w with better reflectors?

Who makes the TEK?

What about the solar flare powered by Icecap?

What do you recommend for a combination of bulbs?

Normally driven, just good cooling and reflectors.

Solar FLare is overdriven.

Sunlight supply makes the Tek.

For 8 lamps

Front
Blue Plus
SUper Actinic
Aquasun
Blue Plus
GE 6500K Daylight
Blue Plus
Aquablue
Blue Plus

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gig
thanks, haven't moved the VHO yet, so I'll build it that way, so the 2 T5 more toward the front, right?

Keep the T5's kinda center front

schwenkl · 07/07/2008, 09:59 PM

Grim,
First of all, thanks for all the help.

This is for a Nova Extreme 8x54 fixture for my setup which is: a basic; softies bottom, LPS middle, few easy level SPS top and possibly some clams on the rocks. 90 gal 48x24x18.

Started with:
Front:
Blue Plus
Super Actinic
Aquasun
Blue Plus
Aquasun
Blue Plus
UV 75/25
Blue Plus

Now with (Your suggestion for the best setup for lamp and critters):
Front:
Blue Plus
Super Actinic
Aquasun
Aquablue (put the Blue Plus back, was really white and bright)
Aquasun (put in Pro Color as suggestion from Reef Geeks)
Blue Plus
Aquablue
Blue Plus

This is the current setup with changes I made in the (). For the critters I want above, so keeping PAR, what would you change if I wanted some more blue? I'll pass on the clams if I have to. With the newest change, colors really pop but Duncan and Candy Cane 9" off base won't open anymore. Too intense? Would more blue pop even more and be less intense?

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rs1831
So I'm better off going Blue Plus, Aquasun, Super Actinic, 6500k, Aquablue? Are there any other bulbs that you would suggest for a sps tank. I do realize that I'm losing par by keeping the actinic but I love the colors in my tank with this bulb. Is there another bulb that can give me the same affect as this bulb.
Thank you,
Roland

Blue Plus
Super Actinic
Aquasun
Fiji Purple
Aquablue

Do that. The Fiji Purple will add back in a little more blue that the 6500 K would have taken out. Not quite as much PAR but the look will be better

rs1831 · 07/07/2008, 10:05 PM

Thanks Grim, I'll try that.

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by blackie lawless
I've got a quick question in regards to Aquactinics new 98% reflectors.
(I currently am running the Ice Cap SLR reflectors.)

Due to having a nicely sized Tang, I have kept most of my live rock towards the middle/bottom 50% of the tank, in order to leave plenty of swimming room up top. Getting the light from my T5's down towards the middle/bottom half of my tank is important as I am keeping some SPS.

Would the new Aquaticnics 98% reflectors do a better job for my needs then the Ice Cap SLR's? Getting the light further down then the SLR's?

Thanks!

Just slightly. The only way I could justify the expense would be if you were going to take andvantage of the smaller reflectoer sized and cram an extra lamp in.

pjr300 · 07/07/2008, 10:15 PM

Has anyone used the Odyssea T5 fixtures? I was thinking of using a pair of 36" 4x39w fixtures on a 6 foot tank.

also, does anyone know what is a T6 bulb?

snaza · 07/07/2008, 10:17 PM

Hi,

have you ever tried the Aquaz parabolic reflectors? we can get them cheap in australia.

thanks

rs1831 · 07/07/2008, 10:21 PM

Should I get the aquablue plus or the aquablue special.
thanks

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aquaconnect
Grim,

I got my 65 gallon set up, and have decided to use the TX5 over it at home instead of my classroom since it seems to be much better than the tek light I have. I'm not doing an anemone after all, but have some sps middle to halfway and up and lps and softies. Since the fixture is only a 5 bulb, not a 4 or 6 like the 2 tek's I have, which bulbs should I use now since I'll have mostly sps and some acan's/chalices? Thanks again so much!

Front
Blue Plus
UVL Super Actinic
UVL Aquasun
Blue Plus
Aquablue

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joe Kelley
Has anyone measured with a PAR meter the output of these bulbs and how well the light they produce penetrates water? Perhaps there is a website with these figures? I don't think I've heard or read that Sanjay has. Thanks for any help.

Joe

I've done some. A good T5 setup like the Aquactinics or ATI will match the output of a lot of 250 watt halide setups.

Sanjay did some measurements but hasn't released the results yet.

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pjr300
Has anyone used the Odyssea T5 fixtures? I was thinking of using a pair of 36" 4x39w fixtures on a 6 foot tank.

also, does anyone know what is a T6 bulb?

Don't waste your money on the Oddysea stuff.

T6 VHO isn't bad but the selection of lamps is pathetic.

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by snaza
Hi,

have you ever tried the Aquaz parabolic reflectors? we can get them cheap in australia.

thanks

There's a reason

They are about even with the original Tek reflectors

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by schwenkl
Grim,
First of all, thanks for all the help.

This is for a Nova Extreme 8x54 fixture for my setup which is: a basic; softies bottom, LPS middle, few easy level SPS top and possibly some clams on the rocks. 90 gal 48x24x18.

Started with:
Front:
Blue Plus
Super Actinic
Aquasun
Blue Plus
Aquasun
Blue Plus
UV 75/25
Blue Plus

Now with (Your suggestion for the best setup for lamp and critters):
Front:
Blue Plus
Super Actinic
Aquasun
Aquablue (put the Blue Plus back, was really white and bright)
Aquasun (put in Pro Color as suggestion from Reef Geeks)
Blue Plus
Aquablue
Blue Plus

This is the current setup with changes I made in the (). For the critters I want above, so keeping PAR, what would you change if I wanted some more blue? I'll pass on the clams if I have to. With the newest change, colors really pop but Duncan and Candy Cane 9" off base won't open anymore. Too intense? Would more blue pop even more and be less intense?

Pull the Aquablue in the back for another Actinic and see what happens.

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rs1831
Should I get the aquablue plus or the aquablue special.
thanks

About the same lamp. I prefer the ATI Brand.

snaza · 07/07/2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
There's a reason

They are about even with the original Tek reflectors

Ice cap SLR are just coming available. if i replaced my aquaz with icecap would i get much more output? what rough %

billyWhite · 07/07/2008, 11:01 PM

Grim, you're the bomb. I tried to piece together a bulb combo from this thread to go into a 6x54w ATI Powermodule. SPS tank, 48x18x18. Any comments/suggestions/overhauls would be greatly appreciated.

Blue Plus
10000K AquaSun
Blue Plus
10000K AquaSun
Super Actinic
Blue Plus

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by snaza
Ice cap SLR are just coming available. if i replaced my aquaz with icecap would i get much more output? what rough %

Bout 20%

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by billyWhite
Grim, you're the bomb. I tried to piece together a bulb combo from this thread to go into a 6x54w ATI Powermodule. SPS tank, 48x18x18. Any comments/suggestions/overhauls would be greatly appreciated.

Blue Plus
10000K AquaSun
Blue Plus
10000K AquaSun
Super Actinic
Blue Plus

Should be a good place to start

I cant think of anything that would be a sure improvement

DMyers1983 · 07/07/2008, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
Normally driven, just good cooling and reflectors.

Solar FLare is overdriven.

Sunlight supply makes the Tek.

For 8 lamps

Front
Blue Plus
SUper Actinic
Aquasun
Blue Plus
GE 6500K Daylight
Blue Plus
Aquablue
Blue Plus

So what is your opinion on overdriven T5 light systems?

What bulb configuration would you use for the constellation since it's only a 7 bulb system. You've talked me out of the Nova but I do like the idea of the Solar Flare because of wattage. How much of a difference does overdriven lamps provide vs non overdriven. I am looking more for coral color than crazy growth. It's mainly going to be Zoanthids, Acans, Blastos etc.

So it's down to the constellation and the solar flare just wanted your advice and what 7 bulb configuration you recommended.

Thanks for your time dealing with all of these questions it's a real great thing you are doing for everyone.

billyWhite · 07/07/2008, 11:44 PM

Awesome, thanks for the reassurance

Shadowramy · 07/08/2008, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...1#post12882811

Hey Grim,

Thats only a 7 bulb config, hoping to get 8 using IceCap reflectors. Need a good 8 bulb config with Fiji Purples.

Thanks

hariii2 · 07/08/2008, 02:37 PM

Hey Grim,
From what I am reading, I can run 3 60" T5's on one Icecap 660? So would 9 60" bulbs be OK for a 210 gallon tank? 72x24x29. I guess that I will have to push every other one 6" to the left or right?

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tas5tas · 07/09/2008, 11:13 AM

How high above the water level are you guys mounting your lights? I have a 125g.....72x18x21 I am thinking of putting T5's on and wanted to know about the mounting height requirement. The tank would be bare bottom with mainly SPS and clams. I am looking into retro fitting 2- 6x39w fixtures.

ocd_mariner · 07/09/2008, 11:40 AM

Hola T5'ers.

Im running a standard 120g tank (4x2x2) with 2 400w Reeflux 12ks. I'd really like to switch to T5s to save on energy costs, ballast, chiller, air conditioner etc. I've got an sps dominated tank with sps all the way to the bottom of the tank.

Currently, I have an icecap 660 ballast just running 4 NO's for color after the MH's turn off, so I could reuse that for some bulbs.

What would you recommend I get to retrofit my canopy and have lighting similar to what I have now? Possible at all?

07/07/2008, 10:17 PM	#908
snaza Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 1,393	Hi, have you ever tried the Aquaz parabolic reflectors? we can get them cheap in australia. thanks __________________ T5 SPS 60x33x20 Display Tank + 50x16x8 Frag Tank - 10x54W ATI Powermodule \| 2 x Tunze 6205 \| Tunze 6105 \| 2 x modded Tunze 6025 \| Polario 15ML (Frag Tank) \| ATB white cone Skimmer with Airstar 1500 \| WM Ecobak in TLF 550 Current Tank Info: 60x33x20 SPS T5 DT + 52x16x8 FT, 4x2x2, 30x10x8

07/09/2008, 11:13 AM	#924
tas5tas Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lumberton,TX Posts: 536	How high above the water level are you guys mounting your lights? I have a 125g.....72x18x21 I am thinking of putting T5's on and wanted to know about the mounting height requirement. The tank would be bare bottom with mainly SPS and clams. I am looking into retro fitting 2- 6x39w fixtures. __________________ In school for the next few years, but will be back bigger and better than ever!! Current Tank Info: Hiatis from hobby

07/09/2008, 11:40 AM	#925
ocd_mariner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,075	Hola T5'ers. Im running a standard 120g tank (4x2x2) with 2 400w Reeflux 12ks. I'd really like to switch to T5s to save on energy costs, ballast, chiller, air conditioner etc. I've got an sps dominated tank with sps all the way to the bottom of the tank. Currently, I have an icecap 660 ballast just running 4 NO's for color after the MH's turn off, so I could reuse that for some bulbs. What would you recommend I get to retrofit my canopy and have lighting similar to what I have now? Possible at all? __________________ Chuck Current Tank Info: 120g sps dominated, 65g sump/fuge

07/07/2008, 09:59 PM	#903
schwenkl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 85	Grim, First of all, thanks for all the help. This is for a Nova Extreme 8x54 fixture for my setup which is: a basic; softies bottom, LPS middle, few easy level SPS top and possibly some clams on the rocks. 90 gal 48x24x18. Started with: Front: Blue Plus Super Actinic Aquasun Blue Plus Aquasun Blue Plus UV 75/25 Blue Plus Now with (Your suggestion for the best setup for lamp and critters): Front: Blue Plus Super Actinic Aquasun Aquablue (put the Blue Plus back, was really white and bright) Aquasun (put in Pro Color as suggestion from Reef Geeks) Blue Plus Aquablue Blue Plus This is the current setup with changes I made in the (). For the critters I want above, so keeping PAR, what would you change if I wanted some more blue? I'll pass on the clams if I have to. With the newest change, colors really pop but Duncan and Candy Cane 9" off base won't open anymore. Too intense? Would more blue pop even more and be less intense?

07/07/2008, 10:05 PM	#905
rs1831 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NH Posts: 480	Thanks Grim, I'll try that.

07/07/2008, 10:15 PM	#907
pjr300 Moved On Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 234	Has anyone used the Odyssea T5 fixtures? I was thinking of using a pair of 36" 4x39w fixtures on a 6 foot tank. also, does anyone know what is a T6 bulb?

07/07/2008, 10:21 PM	#909
rs1831 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NH Posts: 480	Should I get the aquablue plus or the aquablue special. thanks

07/07/2008, 11:01 PM	#917
billyWhite Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 103	Grim, you're the bomb. I tried to piece together a bulb combo from this thread to go into a 6x54w ATI Powermodule. SPS tank, 48x18x18. Any comments/suggestions/overhauls would be greatly appreciated. Blue Plus 10000K AquaSun Blue Plus 10000K AquaSun Super Actinic Blue Plus

07/07/2008, 11:44 PM	#921
billyWhite Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 103	Awesome, thanks for the reassurance

07/08/2008, 02:37 PM	#923
hariii2 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11	Hey Grim, From what I am reading, I can run 3 60" T5's on one Icecap 660? So would 9 60" bulbs be OK for a 210 gallon tank? 72x24x29. I guess that I will have to push every other one 6" to the left or right? ---------------------- -------------------- ---------------------- -------------------- ---------------------- -------------------- Look right?