The T5 Q&a Thread - Page 12

AwkwardParrot · 02/05/2008, 12:04 AM

Grim, narrowed to:

T5

anin · 02/05/2008, 12:06 AM

also forgot to mention, is it ok to mix new bulbs with my existing ones? All the other ones seems good, so i wasn't too sure. thanks

spider8u · 02/05/2008, 12:32 AM

Hey Grim I have a Nove extreme 8 x 54 (432watt) unit on my tank i just have the bulbs it came with. I am going to be putting in some lps,Polyps and maybe some Mushroom Corals what bulb combination would you suggest? thx

tinnghe · 02/05/2008, 01:42 AM

grim i have a 140g 48x24x28 system, what kind of light should i get? i am pretty new to this where can i buy? is Tek Light good?

MikePowell · 02/05/2008, 06:05 AM

Question- i just got a tek light t5 fixture, does it come with a shield over the lamps?

MikePowell · 02/05/2008, 06:06 AM

BTW it's a 24 inch 4bulb light.

AwkwardParrot · 02/05/2008, 06:32 AM

Sorry guys and gals, wrong link, here is the T5 i'm looking at:

Here is the T5!

The Grim Reefer · 02/05/2008, 08:45 AM

Do an ATI Actinic and ATI Pro Color to replace those 2 lamps.

Quote:

Originally posted by anin
hey grim, you told me about this setup about a year and half ago
blue Plus
Super Actinic
GE 3000k
Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
Blue Plus

now my super actinic and my 3000k seems like they faded out, what would you recommend now? I liked my setup before but would like a lil bit blue look but still have the pink pop thanks

The Grim Reefer · 02/05/2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AwkwardParrot
Grim, narrowed to:

T5

I wouldn't waste my money on PC's

The Grim Reefer · 02/05/2008, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spider8u
Hey Grim I have a Nove extreme 8 x 54 (432watt) unit on my tank i just have the bulbs it came with. I am going to be putting in some lps,Polyps and maybe some Mushroom Corals what bulb combination would you suggest? thx

Blue Plus
ATI Actinic
UVL Aquasun
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Pro Color
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Actinic
ATI Blue Plus

The Grim Reefer · 02/05/2008, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tinnghe
grim i have a 140g 48x24x28 system, what kind of light should i get? i am pretty new to this where can i buy? is Tek Light good?

Aquactinics Solar Flare (Aquarium Specialty from the sponsors page) or an 8 to 10 lamp ATI Powermodule from Reefgeek.

The Grim Reefer · 02/05/2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MikePowell
BTW it's a 24 inch 4bulb light.

Not unless you ordered the sheild with it.

The Grim Reefer · 02/05/2008, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AwkwardParrot
Sorry guys and gals, wrong link, here is the T5 i'm looking at:

Here is the T5!

That will work.

The Blue Lamps suck. I would replace them within 6 months. I would probably pull a 10K and replace it with an Actinic.

WangoTANGo · 02/05/2008, 11:09 AM

Hey Grim, when you get the chance:

I'm getting ready to replace three of the bulbs in my TX5; two Geisemann pure actinics, and a Geisemann Actinic Plus (11k). The other two bulbs are pretty new, so I'm not going to change them out; ATI 12k, and a UVL 75/25.

I was thinking of swapping out those three Geisemann for two ATI pure actinics, and a UVL aquasun. Your thoughts on that?

front:

UVL 75/25
ATI pure actinic
UVL aquasun
ATI pure actinic
ATI 12,000k

-Justin

jennmac415 · 02/05/2008, 11:53 AM

Grim,

What do you think of the Actinic bulb by Sfiligoi that is on clearance at reefgeek?

spider8u · 02/05/2008, 12:01 PM

Hey Grim i just have one more question i made this post. Hey Grim I have a Nove extreme 8 x 54 (432watt) unit on my tank i just have the bulbs it came with. I am going to be putting in some lps,Polyps and maybe some Mushroom Corals what bulb combination would you suggest? thx
The bulbs you told me to get are

Blue Plus
ATI Actinic
UVL Aquasun
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Pro Color
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Actinic
ATI Blue Plus

When i look for the ATI Actinic on reefgeek the only ones i see are 54W True Actinic 03 T5 HO Fluorescent are these the one i should get also with this bulb combination what look would i be getting from them thx again

The Grim Reefer · 02/05/2008, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WangoTANGo
Hey Grim, when you get the chance:

I'm getting ready to replace three of the bulbs in my TX5; two Geisemann pure actinics, and a Geisemann Actinic Plus (11k). The other two bulbs are pretty new, so I'm not going to change them out; ATI 12k, and a UVL 75/25.

I was thinking of swapping out those three Geisemann for two ATI pure actinics, and a UVL aquasun. Your thoughts on that?

front:

UVL 75/25
ATI pure actinic
UVL aquasun
ATI pure actinic
ATI 12,000k

-Justin

Try the ATI Actinic, it has a little blue to it. Also a Blue Plus, lot nicer look than just actinics.

Front
ATI Blue Plus
UVL 75/25
UVL Aquasun
ATI Actinic
Aquablue

The Grim Reefer · 02/05/2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jennmac415
Grim,

What do you think of the Actinic bulb by Sfiligoi that is on clearance at reefgeek?

Just ordered a bunch. Same look as the ATI actinic.

The Grim Reefer · 02/05/2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spider8u
Hey Grim i just have one more question i made this post. Hey Grim I have a Nove extreme 8 x 54 (432watt) unit on my tank i just have the bulbs it came with. I am going to be putting in some lps,Polyps and maybe some Mushroom Corals what bulb combination would you suggest? thx
The bulbs you told me to get are

Blue Plus
ATI Actinic
UVL Aquasun
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Pro Color
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Actinic
ATI Blue Plus

When i look for the ATI Actinic on reefgeek the only ones i see are 54W True Actinic 03 T5 HO Fluorescent are these the one i should get also with this bulb combination what look would i be getting from them thx again

Thats the one. It should look 14K a little on the blue side.

tinnghe · 02/05/2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
Aquactinics Solar Flare (Aquarium Specialty from the sponsors page) or an 8 to 10 lamp ATI Powermodule from Reefgeek.

i would assume that the solar flare has to be 8 bulbs also? they are really pricey anything else cheaper? i am looking for around 600 light fixture, so would you say that tek light is not good? thanks for helping

The Grim Reefer · 02/05/2008, 12:55 PM

The 8 light Tek with a good Fan Array to cool it will work if you cant afford the others. Just wont work as well. The Solar Flare is 6 lamps but overdriven.

MikePowell · 02/05/2008, 12:58 PM

hey Grim. What is the "BEST" par meter. some of the locals where i live would like to get one and i iwas wondering which one we should get.

tinnghe · 02/05/2008, 01:04 PM

by fan array you mean like computer fans?

Nap · 02/05/2008, 01:18 PM

Transferring an existing set-up to a new tank and I am going to switch to new lighting at the same time. The new tank is a 120 (48X24X24) and is a mix of LPS, softies, and a few SPS. System has been running for 10+ years on MH. I am going T5 because I want more of the "blue look" which MHs just aren't as good at, and I want to get my electricity costs down (been using 2X 400w MH). The following lights are the three I am debating between and I just can't make up my mind.

-Aquactinics Solar Flare 6X54 48"

-Aquactinics Constellation 7X54 48"

-ATI Powermodule 8X54 48"

I know the air movement and reflectors are what set these apart from the field but what sets these apart from each other? (other than the obvious number of bulbs). If price wasn't a concern and you just wanted to keep the healthiest tank which would you choose and why?
Thanks so much for all the help.
-Ian

EDIT: Looks like reefgeek only has the 6X54 ATI in stock, would that be a major step down?

WangoTANGo · 02/05/2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
Try the ATI Actinic, it has a little blue to it. Also a Blue Plus, lot nicer look than just actinics.

Front
ATI Blue Plus
UVL 75/25
UVL Aquasun
ATI Actinic
Aquablue

Thanks a lot.

-Justin

02/05/2008, 06:32 AM	#282
AwkwardParrot Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vernon Posts: 1,368	Sorry guys and gals, wrong link, here is the T5 i'm looking at: Here is the T5! __________________ ```__\|__' ' ' ---o0o---

02/05/2008, 11:53 AM	#290
jennmac415 premium member "reefmama" Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,903	Grim, What do you think of the Actinic bulb by Sfiligoi that is on clearance at reefgeek? __________________ Jenni AKA "Reefmama" Current Tank Info: currently just have a 34 gallon.

02/05/2008, 12:55 PM	#296
The Grim Reefer Ready for some NOBALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kingman Az Posts: 25,259	The 8 light Tek with a good Fan Array to cool it will work if you cant afford the others. Just wont work as well. The Solar Flare is 6 lamps but overdriven. __________________ America, the way it outta be! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire with Illudium Q-288 Photon Regurgitator DIY LED lighting

02/05/2008, 01:18 PM	#299
Nap Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 149	Transferring an existing set-up to a new tank and I am going to switch to new lighting at the same time. The new tank is a 120 (48X24X24) and is a mix of LPS, softies, and a few SPS. System has been running for 10+ years on MH. I am going T5 because I want more of the "blue look" which MHs just aren't as good at, and I want to get my electricity costs down (been using 2X 400w MH). The following lights are the three I am debating between and I just can't make up my mind. -Aquactinics Solar Flare 6X54 48" -Aquactinics Constellation 7X54 48" -ATI Powermodule 8X54 48" I know the air movement and reflectors are what set these apart from the field but what sets these apart from each other? (other than the obvious number of bulbs). If price wasn't a concern and you just wanted to keep the healthiest tank which would you choose and why? Thanks so much for all the help. -Ian EDIT: Looks like reefgeek only has the 6X54 ATI in stock, would that be a major step down? Last edited by Nap; 02/05/2008 at 01:25 PM.

02/05/2008, 12:04 AM	#276
AwkwardParrot Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vernon Posts: 1,368	Grim, narrowed to: T5

02/05/2008, 12:06 AM	#277
anin Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 184	also forgot to mention, is it ok to mix new bulbs with my existing ones? All the other ones seems good, so i wasn't too sure. thanks

02/05/2008, 12:32 AM	#278
spider8u Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Victorville CA Posts: 207	Hey Grim I have a Nove extreme 8 x 54 (432watt) unit on my tank i just have the bulbs it came with. I am going to be putting in some lps,Polyps and maybe some Mushroom Corals what bulb combination would you suggest? thx

02/05/2008, 01:42 AM	#279
tinnghe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 800	grim i have a 140g 48x24x28 system, what kind of light should i get? i am pretty new to this where can i buy? is Tek Light good?

02/05/2008, 06:05 AM	#280
MikePowell Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 1,141	Question- i just got a tek light t5 fixture, does it come with a shield over the lamps?

02/05/2008, 06:06 AM	#281
MikePowell Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 1,141	BTW it's a 24 inch 4bulb light.

02/05/2008, 11:09 AM	#289
WangoTANGo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 177	Hey Grim, when you get the chance: I'm getting ready to replace three of the bulbs in my TX5; two Geisemann pure actinics, and a Geisemann Actinic Plus (11k). The other two bulbs are pretty new, so I'm not going to change them out; ATI 12k, and a UVL 75/25. I was thinking of swapping out those three Geisemann for two ATI pure actinics, and a UVL aquasun. Your thoughts on that? front: UVL 75/25 ATI pure actinic UVL aquasun ATI pure actinic ATI 12,000k -Justin

02/05/2008, 12:01 PM	#291
spider8u Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Victorville CA Posts: 207	Hey Grim i just have one more question i made this post. Hey Grim I have a Nove extreme 8 x 54 (432watt) unit on my tank i just have the bulbs it came with. I am going to be putting in some lps,Polyps and maybe some Mushroom Corals what bulb combination would you suggest? thx The bulbs you told me to get are Blue Plus ATI Actinic UVL Aquasun ATI Blue Plus ATI Pro Color ATI Blue Plus ATI Actinic ATI Blue Plus When i look for the ATI Actinic on reefgeek the only ones i see are 54W True Actinic 03 T5 HO Fluorescent are these the one i should get also with this bulb combination what look would i be getting from them thx again

02/05/2008, 12:58 PM	#297
MikePowell Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 1,141	hey Grim. What is the "BEST" par meter. some of the locals where i live would like to get one and i iwas wondering which one we should get.

02/05/2008, 01:04 PM	#298
tinnghe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 800	by fan array you mean like computer fans?