Another t5 ??

lj1064 · 06/04/2007, 02:09 PM

I am servicing a 150 gal reef 28 in deep 72 in long w/3 250 W MH, no chiller. The temp is running mid day 84.5. There are no sps corals that need the MH only one orange monti cap frag. I have suggested changing the MH to T5â€™s. Would this help the over heating? And do T5â€™s use much less electricity?

Thanks

djcerna · 06/04/2007, 03:57 PM

yes, and yes.

A T5 set up would be great. You can chose the bulbs combo you like best and the temps will go down. As for power they are the most effiecient at par/watt with the correct reflectors.
David

mypurpletang · 06/04/2007, 04:12 PM

good to know

lj1064 · 06/04/2007, 05:05 PM

Thanks, thatâ€™s what I thought but I just wanted to verify. What brand would you recommend taking into account the length of that tank? 6 across?

lj1064 · 06/04/2007, 05:29 PM

Thanks, thatâ€™s what I thought but I just wanted to verify. What brand would you recommend taking into account the length of that tank? 6 across?

davefan13 · 06/04/2007, 05:59 PM

tek makes good T-5 lights. make sure you get individual reflectors, to. it puts out much more light this way.

horkn · 06/04/2007, 07:48 PM

dont bother with fixtures. unless you have to/ want to.

a bunch of retrofits will allow you to choose reflectors, and ballasts. and save you $$

there are some nice fixtures, notably; ati, faunamarine, and aquactinics.

gpep419 · 06/04/2007, 08:01 PM

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1134994
i have these for sale perfect for all corals sence ice will over drive the bulbs may neeed to keep high light demanding sps towards top

do research ice cap is the way to go even if you dont get it from me!!!

djcerna · 06/05/2007, 11:33 AM

you can get four or five 80W T5 Fluorescent Bulb 5ft with SLR Icecap or TEK refectors. They would be about 12.5 inches wide (5 bulb setup). You could also stagger them to make them reach end to end of the tank. Go to www.reefgeek.com Greg will really get you going with a good setup.

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Originally posted by lj1064
Thanks, thatâ€™s what I thought but I just wanted to verify. What brand would you recommend taking into account the length of that tank? 6 across?

06/04/2007, 02:09 PM	#1
lj1064 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Euless, TX Posts: 137	Another t5 ?? I am servicing a 150 gal reef 28 in deep 72 in long w/3 250 W MH, no chiller. The temp is running mid day 84.5. There are no sps corals that need the MH only one orange monti cap frag. I have suggested changing the MH to T5â€™s. Would this help the over heating? And do T5â€™s use much less electricity? Thanks __________________ We will never forget - Semper Fi 75 AGA diy refugium 20gal (eco-system style) mag 7 rtrn - 2 MJ 900 1 MJ1200 wavemaster pro Duel 175 MH Duel NO Excalibur HO skimmer - on sump 70 lbs lr 70 lb Current Tank Info: reef

06/04/2007, 05:05 PM	#4
lj1064 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Euless, TX Posts: 137	Thanks, thatâ€™s what I thought but I just wanted to verify. What brand would you recommend taking into account the length of that tank? 6 across? __________________ We will never forget - Semper Fi 75 AGA diy refugium 20gal (eco-system style) mag 7 rtrn - 2 MJ 900 1 MJ1200 wavemaster pro Duel 175 MH Duel NO Excalibur HO skimmer - on sump 70 lbs lr 70 lb Current Tank Info: reef

06/04/2007, 05:29 PM	#5
lj1064 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Euless, TX Posts: 137	Thanks, thatâ€™s what I thought but I just wanted to verify. What brand would you recommend taking into account the length of that tank? 6 across? __________________ We will never forget - Semper Fi 75 AGA diy refugium 20gal (eco-system style) mag 7 rtrn - 2 MJ 900 1 MJ1200 wavemaster pro Duel 175 MH Duel NO Excalibur HO skimmer - on sump 70 lbs lr 70 lb Current Tank Info: reef

06/04/2007, 05:59 PM	#6
davefan13 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 192	tek makes good T-5 lights. make sure you get individual reflectors, to. it puts out much more light this way. __________________ Seize the Moment Current Tank Info: 29G Freshwater Community

06/04/2007, 07:48 PM	#7
horkn Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: milwaukee wisconsin Posts: 4,125	dont bother with fixtures. unless you have to/ want to. a bunch of retrofits will allow you to choose reflectors, and ballasts. and save you $$ there are some nice fixtures, notably; ati, faunamarine, and aquactinics. __________________ people write stupid things in this space Current Tank Info: 200g DIY wood reef, 2x 250w SE 10k MH 2x80 t5ho, 75g sump, Geo Ca RX, ASD 6" recirc skimmer

06/04/2007, 03:57 PM	#2
djcerna Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 116	yes, and yes. A T5 set up would be great. You can chose the bulbs combo you like best and the temps will go down. As for power they are the most effiecient at par/watt with the correct reflectors. David

06/04/2007, 04:12 PM	#3
mypurpletang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 124	good to know

06/04/2007, 08:01 PM	#8
gpep419 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 56	http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1134994 i have these for sale perfect for all corals sence ice will over drive the bulbs may neeed to keep high light demanding sps towards top do research ice cap is the way to go even if you dont get it from me!!!