The T5 Q&a Thread - split

[The Grim Reefer]

Originally Posted by NastyZ

So

5 actinic plus
1 pure actinic
1 coral plus

And wht order would be best so for all the ??s trying to work with the bulbs that the fixture is coming with since there new or I would good all ati

Actinic Plus front center and last, Coral Plus in the 2nd Pure actinic 3rd and Actinic plus in the 5th and 6th.

[The Grim Reefer]

Originally Posted by ctniners

Thanks for all the help Grim....the other day you recommended that i use 4 ATI Blue Plus 1 Purple Plus and a Coral Plus.... just a quick follow up....im not familiar with T5s and the position of the bulbs in the fixture....in what order should i place the bulbs you recommended on the Extreme Pro?

Also, like I said I have been running the chinese LEDs for a while...i dont want to stress out the frags I have and most importantly the RBTA that has been nice and puffy for a long time on the bottom of the tank...how should I do the switch from the LEDs to the T5...is it as easy as just putting the new fixture or should i do it gradually?

Thanks again for all the help!!

Purple plus in slot 2 and coral plus in 4. You might want to run just the dusk/dawn for 10 hours or so with the other 4 lamps on 3 or 4 hours to start and ramp it up from there until they are used to the intensity.

[ibanezgfx]

Same fixture here (current nova extreme pro) if I used the GE 6500K would you do the same placement but put the GE in place of the coral plus?

[YoungREEFA]

so, how does a sunpower 4x54 watt give more par then lets say an odyssea 4x54? if it does. but im sure it has to do with ballasts and cooling i bet.

[Michigan Mike]

Originally Posted by YoungREEFA

so, how does a sunpower 4x54 watt give more par then lets say an odyssea 4x54? if it does. but im sure it has to do with ballasts and cooling i bet.

Ya that and the reflectors are another big part of it.

[The Grim Reefer]

Originally Posted by ibanezgfx

Same fixture here (current nova extreme pro) if I used the GE 6500K would you do the same placement but put the GE in place of the coral plus?

Yes,

[YoungREEFA]

how big is the par difference would you say?

[bellis31]

Hey Grim, I have a TEK Elite 39w x 6 bulb with 4 ATI Blue + one Purple + and one Coral + but my question is how high should I have this light off the water on a 40 breeder? I currently have it about 5 1/2 inches off the rim but I lose a ton of light....

[YoungREEFA]

So can 4x54 odyssea and 2x54 odyssea with all ati bulbs keep sps on a 75?

[blur456]

anyone know if the fishneededit 30" unit uses 24" bulbs (preferred!) or 30" (non-standard) bulbs?

[GSMguy]

Originally Posted by YoungREEFA

So can 4x54 odyssea and 2x54 odyssea with all ati bulbs keep sps on a 75?

If you are ok with your house burning down go for it.

[YoungREEFA]

Just a question, rather not go that route

[MJNTWise]

T5 Quad 24" Aquarium Light Strip Marine Coral Reef LED 96W 4x 24W Bulbs

Ok I know they are not the best best out there....But can I do a mix reef with this light? I got one really cheap....To be honest I dont want to hear about my house burning down....I know I will need to replace the bulbs But with what?
Thanks

[The Grim Reefer]

Originally Posted by bellis31

Hey Grim, I have a TEK Elite 39w x 6 bulb with 4 ATI Blue + one Purple + and one Coral + but my question is how high should I have this light off the water on a 40 breeder? I currently have it about 5 1/2 inches off the rim but I lose a ton of light....

4 to 6 inches.

[The Grim Reefer]

Originally Posted by YoungREEFA

So can 4x54 odyssea and 2x54 odyssea with all ati bulbs keep sps on a 75?

No

[The Grim Reefer]

Originally Posted by GSMguy

If you are ok with your house burning down go for it.

LOL! I was going to mention that

[The Grim Reefer]

Originally Posted by MJNTWise

T5 Quad 24" Aquarium Light Strip Marine Coral Reef LED 96W 4x 24W Bulbs

Ok I know they are not the best best out there....But can I do a mix reef with this light? I got one really cheap....To be honest I dont want to hear about my house burning down....I know I will need to replace the bulbs But with what?
Thanks

You'll Burn your house down, You'll burn your house down

I Kill me.

Do 3 ATI Blue Plus and 1 Coral Plus. I really know nothing about that fixture but at long as the tank isn't over about 18 inches tall you should be OK.

[MJNTWise]

Originally Posted by The Grim Reefer

You'll Burn your house down, You'll burn your house down

I Kill me.

Do 3 ATI Blue Plus and 1 Coral Plus. I really know nothing about that fixture but at long as the tank isn't over about 18 inches tall you should be OK.

lol...

Thanks....

[Ca3]

Just traded my leds and picked up an 8 bulb 48 in ati powermodule. With that's said what are the burst bulbs to run, I'm totally new to t5. PIcs would be awesome

[captjab]

Another one for you Grim.
I bought an Aguatinics Constellation last night and installed it today. It is a 54 watt 7 bulb T5 with 3 ATI Aguablue Specials, and 4 ATI Blue Plus. I'm putting it over a 125g 4'x2'x2'. I have mostly SPS with a few LPS. The fixture came with the bulbs I listed above, but I'm guessing it may not be the best color combo. The bulbs are only 3 months old so I'll save any that I replace for future use with any reccomendations you may have. While you're at it can you let me know the best order to place the bulbs in. I have attached a sketch to show what I have now. I'm hoping to get a mixture of good growth and good color.
Thanks for your help.

[bellis31]

Originally Posted by The Grim Reefer

4 to 6 inches.

Hey Grim is that off the water or the rim of the tank??

[The Grim Reefer]

Originally Posted by Ca3

Just traded my leds and picked up an 8 bulb 48 in ati powermodule. With that's said what are the burst bulbs to run, I'm totally new to t5. PIcs would be awesome

5 ATI Blue Plus, 2 Purple Plus and a GE 6500K

[The Grim Reefer]

Originally Posted by captjab

Another one for you Grim.
I bought an Aguatinics Constellation last night and installed it today. It is a 54 watt 7 bulb T5 with 3 ATI Aguablue Specials, and 4 ATI Blue Plus. I'm putting it over a 125g 4'x2'x2'. I have mostly SPS with a few LPS. The fixture came with the bulbs I listed above, but I'm guessing it may not be the best color combo. The bulbs are only 3 months old so I'll save any that I replace for future use with any reccomendations you may have. While you're at it can you let me know the best order to place the bulbs in. I have attached a sketch to show what I have now. I'm hoping to get a mixture of good growth and good color.
Thanks for your help.

Replace 2 of the aquablues with a ATI Purple Plus and Coral plus. Play with the positions to get the look you like for dusk/dawn

[The Grim Reefer]

Originally Posted by bellis31

Hey Grim is that off the water or the rim of the tank??

water

[Ca3]

On my 8 bulb fixture is there a certain order they should be in