The T5 Q&a Thread - split - Page 81

wcharon · 09/05/2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Grim Reefer

yep

Thanks... I assume you mean change the bulb right and not reorder what i have....

sweeper7 · 09/05/2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Grim Reefer

2nd one down for a blue look and 3rd for more white 14K look

i went with Blue +, Purple +, Coral +, and Blue +...waht color would that be? is that like a 16k range?

The Grim Reefer · 09/05/2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcharon

thanks... I assume you mean change the bulb right and not reorder what i have....

yep

The Grim Reefer · 09/05/2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweeper7

i went with blue +, purple +, coral +, and blue +...waht color would that be? Is that like a 16k range?

14k

wcharon · 09/05/2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The Grim Reefer

yep

Great..... Thanks...

Lateralus · 09/05/2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweeper7

i went with Blue +, Purple +, Coral +, and Blue +...waht color would that be? is that like a 16k range?

Thats the 4 bulb combo I use and am very happy with it.

sweeper7 · 09/05/2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Michigan Mike

I would start the blues a hour earlier so 10-9 all bulbs11-7

kk thanks!

I hope I see progress compared to my last tank and cheap lights, that crap grew maybe 5 p of zoa every 5 weeks, my blasto nevre grew and just died, only one to grow was pulsing xenia and my torch.

sweeper7 · 09/05/2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

Thats the 4 bulb combo I use and am very happy with it.

can you show me a picture please, i hope i still have the blue look -_-

I do have 3 used blue+ that came with this fixture that maybe I can use if it isnt' what I am looking for

ChrissieFish · 09/05/2012, 08:26 PM

Hey Grim, any advice on my setup? I posted it on page 79. Thanks =)

Lateralus · 09/05/2012, 08:34 PM

The first pic is just the 2 blue+.

Second pic is with a flash :/ I'll try to upload a daytime pic tomarrow without a flash.

My daytime would look alot bluer but I keep my purple+ up front contrast all the blue and highlight the warm colors in the tank.

If you want a really blue daytime look go with 3 blue+ and 1 coral+.

talongt · 09/05/2012, 09:24 PM

Is it 2x superblue make dusk/dawn 10-12 hours?
What's Actinic purpose for? What's different if I give up Actinic in my lighting
system.

The Grim Reefer · 09/05/2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrissieFish

So I bought a 65 gallon setup about a month ago from a reefer that said he used Grim Reefer's recommendations for the bulbs, but I'm simply not happy with the way that my tank looks under these lights. It seems very yellow to me, and I would much rather have more blue and get more fluorescence out of my corals. I had a halide on my old tank and everything seemed to glow under that, I'm hoping to get back to that sort of look. Right now the setup is:
Back
#1 Giesemann-Aquablue+
#2 Wave Point-Tropical Wave
#3 Giesemann-Aquablue+
#4 Giesemann-Aquablue+
#5 UVL-Actinic White
#6 Giesemann-Aquablue+
Front
Bold is on a separate switch (dusk/dawn), I would prefer to turn those into actinics. Oh, btw this is the Current 6x39w T5 fixture. I have lps and sps that seem to be doing well under these lights, but they look really bleh colorwise. Thanks for the help!

I never recoed that crap.

Blue Plus
Blue Plus
Purple plus
Blue Plus
Coral Plus
Blue Plus

The Grim Reefer · 09/05/2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by talongt

Is it 2x superblue make dusk/dawn 10-12 hours?
What's Actinic purpose for? What's different if I give up Actinic in my lighting
system.

Yep

The actinic doesn't add much as long as you are using the blue lamps because the blues have enough UV output to make corals glow.

talongt · 09/05/2012, 09:47 PM

I figure out superblue can pop up color more than actinic.
If the lighting system without any actinic, it doesn't any bad effect to
coral, right?

Thanks

maculosus · 09/05/2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Grim Reefer

Actinic Plus
Actinic Plus
Aquapink
Lagoon Blue
Actinic Plus
Aquablue
Actinic Plus
Aquapink
Lagoon Blue
Actinic Plus
Actinic Plus
Actinic Plus

Thanks alot Grim

ChrissieFish · 09/05/2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Grim Reefer

I never recoed that crap.

Blue Plus
Blue Plus
Purple plus
Blue Plus
Coral Plus
Blue Plus

Hm, maybe it was on a different forum then. Thank you for the help though! Would it hurt to add a bluer light? The blue plus just look so white to me, and I really love that deep blue look that I've seen other tanks have. Sorry if that's a silly question, lighting has never been my strong suit. I really appreciate the help.

vdubfiend · 09/06/2012, 01:21 AM

Grim
Fixture is 8x39w sunpower

I was running 2 AI Sol blues (all 70* optics) at 60%/65%/65%
anyway

looking for some direction on fixture height, photoperiod etc

I have the following bulbs as a starting point

uvl super actinic
blue +
purple +
blue +
coral +
blue +
purple +
blue +

tank seems insanely bright with these

my favorite setup has always been radium with a blue + t5 or two

thanks for your time

Mcagigas · 09/06/2012, 08:04 AM

Thank you again Grim

wreck · 09/06/2012, 08:11 AM

hello everyone i have a standard 55 gallon, im running a 4 bulbe 48" tek elite fixture.

current lamps

front

kz super blue
kz new gen
kz fiji purple
kz super blue

back.

my bulbs are coming a year and should i start replacing them 1 at a time? or 2 at a time? also any suggestions if u would change the bulb order or delete and replace with a dif bulb?? do i remove fiji purple and add a super blue?

thanks

jcgautreaux · 09/06/2012, 02:13 PM

Hey grimm
I just got a 6x54 mostly sps and a few lps in a 55g long the fixture is 5 inches off the water and sps are mostly 7 inches under the waterline...I like the blue/ white look what bulbs should I get?? I'm junking my cheap 12k and actinic lights

Also what should my light cycle be??

ChrissieFish · 09/06/2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrissieFish

Hm, maybe it was on a different forum then. Thank you for the help though! Would it hurt to add a bluer light? The blue plus just look so white to me, and I really love that deep blue look that I've seen other tanks have. Sorry if that's a silly question, lighting has never been my strong suit. I really appreciate the help.

Nevermind, I just realized by looking around that blue+ and blue plus aren't the same bulb. I feel really stupid now.

Setragni · 09/06/2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrissieFish

Nevermind, I just realized by looking around that blue+ and blue plus aren't the same bulb. I feel really stupid now.

Aquablue plus and blue +. ???

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ChrissieFish · 09/06/2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Setragni

Aquablue plus and blue +. ???

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I had these two confused. I have the second one, and he was recommending the first one, and I thought he was just using the world plus instead of the + symbol.
http://www.marinedepot.com/ATI_Blue_...BUT5HO-vi.html

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...id=21452&r=876

Michigan Mike · 09/06/2012, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweeper7

can you show me a picture please, i hope i still have the blue look -_-

I do have 3 used blue+ that came with this fixture that maybe I can use if it isnt' what I am looking for

Hey sweeper,
Make sure you mark your old bulbs before you do anything else!(permanent marker on the end cap)
With the marked blue pluses you already have and the bulbs you just ordered you should be able to find a look you will like.
- Combo 1-
Blue plus
Coral plus
Fiji purple
Blue plus

-combo2-
Marked old Blue plus
Coral plus
Blue plus
Blue plus

-combo3-
Marked blue plus
Blue plus
Fiji purple
Blue plus

With the old blue plus bulbs in the back it shouldnt effect the overall color as much. These combos are from light blue to dark blue. Have fun!

K1983 · 09/07/2012, 01:45 AM

Hi there, i've been thinking on a new setup for my 5xt5 lighting (24w), the actual combo is way too white:

Notice that i'm from europe, but i can get ati's bulbs here:

My actual setup:
front
- blau reef day (17000k)
- actinic
- blau 10.000k
- ati blue plus
- blau reef day (17000k)
rear

When all 5 bulbs are on (6 hours a day), the tank looks too white, when only actinics and blue plus are on (2 hours a day) whe can see nice colors (obviously).

I own softies, lps, 2 digitata frags and a bta, i would like to get a bluer combination to get more color. Can this affect to coral growth? What about purple bulbs? and the new ati's coral plus??

Thanks a lot.

09/05/2012, 08:34 PM	#2010
Lateralus Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Charles mo. Posts: 756	The first pic is just the 2 blue+. Second pic is with a flash :/ I'll try to upload a daytime pic tomarrow without a flash. My daytime would look alot bluer but I keep my purple+ up front contrast all the blue and highlight the warm colors in the tank. If you want a really blue daytime look go with 3 blue+ and 1 coral+. __________________ Mike Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef/ 40 gal sump. Born on 5/30/13.

09/06/2012, 02:13 PM	#2020
jcgautreaux Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Travis AFB, Ca Posts: 60	Hey grimm I just got a 6x54 mostly sps and a few lps in a 55g long the fixture is 5 inches off the water and sps are mostly 7 inches under the waterline...I like the blue/ white look what bulbs should I get?? I'm junking my cheap 12k and actinic lights Also what should my light cycle be?? __________________ 55 gal mixed reef, kor Evo 750, octopus 110, 324 T5 vho 12,000 and actinics, 10 gal DIY sump and return

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talongt Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 7	I figure out superblue can pop up color more than actinic. If the lighting system without any actinic, it doesn't any bad effect to coral, right? Thanks

09/06/2012, 01:21 AM	#2017
vdubfiend Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,195	Grim Fixture is 8x39w sunpower I was running 2 AI Sol blues (all 70* optics) at 60%/65%/65% anyway looking for some direction on fixture height, photoperiod etc I have the following bulbs as a starting point uvl super actinic blue + purple + blue + coral + blue + purple + blue + tank seems insanely bright with these my favorite setup has always been radium with a blue + t5 or two thanks for your time

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Mcagigas Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 11	Thank you again Grim

09/06/2012, 08:11 AM	#2019
wreck Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 30	hello everyone i have a standard 55 gallon, im running a 4 bulbe 48" tek elite fixture. current lamps front kz super blue kz new gen kz fiji purple kz super blue back. my bulbs are coming a year and should i start replacing them 1 at a time? or 2 at a time? also any suggestions if u would change the bulb order or delete and replace with a dif bulb?? do i remove fiji purple and add a super blue? thanks

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K1983 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 27	Hi there, i've been thinking on a new setup for my 5xt5 lighting (24w), the actual combo is way too white: Notice that i'm from europe, but i can get ati's bulbs here: My actual setup: front - blau reef day (17000k) - actinic - blau 10.000k - ati blue plus - blau reef day (17000k) rear When all 5 bulbs are on (6 hours a day), the tank looks too white, when only actinics and blue plus are on (2 hours a day) whe can see nice colors (obviously). I own softies, lps, 2 digitata frags and a bta, i would like to get a bluer combination to get more color. Can this affect to coral growth? What about purple bulbs? and the new ati's coral plus?? Thanks a lot.