The T5 Q&a Thread - Page 36

jadeguppy · 07/07/2008, 10:38 AM

Where is an inexpensive place to buy a fan or two for my retro/ canopy fixture?

flyingclay · 07/07/2008, 03:15 PM

grim, thanks for the help in the past. I have another problem, as with everything I am trying to save some money, you explained that I should run 3 60" t5s on my ice cap ballast and 4 48" on my normal ballast. I have a bunch of bulbs that I got with my retro kits and are still in good condition, less than six months use. Here are the bulbs that I have all in 54w 48":
3qty Geisman actinic,
3qty Uvl super actinic,
2qty ATI blue plus
2qty ATI aqua blue special
1qty ATI actinic
1qty ATI procolor
IS there a combination that I could run with these and if so what should I buy in 60" and should I buy other 48 inch? Where should these be placed front to back, should I put 48, 60 alternating, or more 60" towards the front? Any help would be greatly apprecitated, thanks again for all your help.

flyingclay · 07/07/2008, 03:17 PM

Sorry I forgot to add that I am running 7 bulbs total, thanks

gig · 07/07/2008, 04:00 PM

So this is a T5 thread, can I ask a combo VHO/t5 question???

I have a 4 72" bulb VHO setup over my standard 180G tank.

2 UV Lighting VHO Bulb Actinic Whites and
2 UV Lighting VHO Bulb Super Actinics

I ordered 2 sets of T5 retrofits from hellolights to have two more rows of lighting (set them side by side)

I ordered the following lights and they are being shipped now

2 36" 39W Aquasun 10,000K- UV Lighting
2 36" 39W Super Actinic R- UV Lighting

I plan on sticking the t5 lamps between the 2 sets of VHO's, so I'll have:

Front
VHO - super actinic
VHO - 10K
T5 (x2) - super actinic
T5 (x2) - 10K
VHO - super actinic
VHO - 10K

What's the best setup? I'm sure I shodl have got different bulbs, but I rushed into the purchase!

btw, I have mostly LPS, some softies.

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SHOmuchFUN
For a 75gal tank, is the TX5 Aquactinics unit sufficient for SPS growth/coloration? I also have 2 clams on the sand.

Be fine

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BWilfong
Hey Grim,

I have an SPS dominated tank. 120g 48x24x24. I will be using 2 - IcepCap 660 ballast and IceCap reflectors. I am looking for a more pastel look to my tank and want to incorporate Purple-Fiji bulbs.

Could you give me a good 8 bulb combination for this look and growth?

Thanks

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...1#post12882811

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rs1831
Sorry Grim,
Someday I'll get this down so I can stop bothering you. How do you think this combo would work and is it in the right order. Blue Plus, Aquasun, Super Actinic, 6500k, Blue Plus.

What has more par, blue plus or aquablue? I would like a nice blue color but as much light as possible to sps growth.
thanks,
Roland

Aquablue has more PAR

The order would be fine

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dancing4raiin
Hey Guys,

I just bought a 4 bulb Tek Fixture. The lights work, but i have to wiggle them in order to get started soemtimes. What could be causing this?

Endcaps corroded. Check the lamp pins as well.

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Quaos
Hey,

Looking to get a 2 bulb 24" Retro to add actnic supplement to my frag tank.

Best bulbs to bring out the colors in the corals? Some sort of blue bulb...

Does this seem like a good option?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...1&pcatid=15491

Thanks in advance,

LOOOONG thread and hard to find things.

Sorry!

Yeah, be fine. I'd use one actinic and one blue plus lamp

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by broke1
Was that supposed to say the Aquatinics won't match the ATI?

The ATIs are that good of a fixture, huh? I have been content with my TEKs, but I guess it's because I didn't know any better.

Thanks for the help.

Yeah, meant ATI. They are VERY good.

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by geiges
so a lot of t5 chang overs?
Are t5s the way to go or mh ?
How many lumes per watt do you get with t5s vers mh?

I'm putting a oceanic 30 cube [20+18+20"] together,was
going to use sunpod 150watt or one 175watt diy MH,arfter
reading all this maybe t5s are a beter way.
I keep soom softys and zoos.

Lumens don't really matter, it's the PAR that makes it into the tank that counts.

For what you are planning you could use either halides or T5's.

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by roxy25
I am still reading up on t5 lighting , what are the best ballasts? Are their ballast that run 6 bulbs ?

Sylvania, Triad, Dynamic are all about equal. Ice Cap is the best but they overdrive the lamps so you have to decide if you really need the additional intensity.

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jadeguppy
Where is an inexpensive place to buy a fan or two for my retro/ canopy fixture?

DIY reef or hellolights.

DMyers1983 · 07/07/2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
A nova aint gonna cut it. For that tank the minimum you will need is an 8 lamp Tek light and you will need to add one of the Azoo fan array to keep it cooler.

I would do the Aquactinics Constellation if it were mine.

The Nova is an 8x54w where as the constellation 7x54w. Am I missing anything? Are the constellations overdriven to 85w and the Novas aren't?

greenidguy · 07/07/2008, 05:29 PM

the constellation has better reflectors and better cooling.

roxy25 · 07/07/2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
Sylvania, Triad, Dynamic are all about equal. Ice Cap is the best but they overdrive the lamps so you have to decide if you really need the additional intensity.

Thanks Grim I dont know what I would do with out your help

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by flyingclay
grim, thanks for the help in the past. I have another problem, as with everything I am trying to save some money, you explained that I should run 3 60" t5s on my ice cap ballast and 4 48" on my normal ballast. I have a bunch of bulbs that I got with my retro kits and are still in good condition, less than six months use. Here are the bulbs that I have all in 54w 48":
3qty Geisman actinic,
3qty Uvl super actinic,
2qty ATI blue plus
2qty ATI aqua blue special
1qty ATI actinic
1qty ATI procolor
IS there a combination that I could run with these and if so what should I buy in 60" and should I buy other 48 inch? Where should these be placed front to back, should I put 48, 60 alternating, or more 60" towards the front? Any help would be greatly apprecitated, thanks again for all your help.

Front
60" Blue Plus
UVL Super Actinic
UVL Aquasun
60" Blue Plus
Aquablue
60" Blue Plus
Aquablue

That only leaves you having to buy one lamp.

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gig
So this is a T5 thread, can I ask a combo VHO/t5 question???

I have a 4 72" bulb VHO setup over my standard 180G tank.

2 UV Lighting VHO Bulb Actinic Whites and
2 UV Lighting VHO Bulb Super Actinics

I ordered 2 sets of T5 retrofits from hellolights to have two more rows of lighting (set them side by side)

I ordered the following lights and they are being shipped now

2 36" 39W Aquasun 10,000K- UV Lighting
2 36" 39W Super Actinic R- UV Lighting

I plan on sticking the t5 lamps between the 2 sets of VHO's, so I'll have:

Front
VHO - super actinic
VHO - 10K
T5 (x2) - super actinic
T5 (x2) - 10K
VHO - super actinic
VHO - 10K

What's the best setup? I'm sure I shodl have got different bulbs, but I rushed into the purchase!

btw, I have mostly LPS, some softies.

Thats fine for now but I would build it so you can eventuyally do this

VHO Actinic
T5 Aquasun
VHO Actinic
T5 Blue Plus
VHO 10K
VHO Actinic

The Grim Reefer · 07/07/2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DMyers1983
The Nova is an 8x54w where as the constellation 7x54w. Am I missing anything? Are the constellations overdriven to 85w and the Novas aren't?

The Constellation (as well as the Tek) Has good individual refelctors for each lamp which just about double the amount of light reaching the tank.

DMyers1983 · 07/07/2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
The Constellation (as well as the Tek) Has good individual refelctors for each lamp which just about double the amount of light reaching the tank.

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?

gig · 07/07/2008, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
Thats fine for now but I would build it so you can eventuyally do this

VHO Actinic
T5 Aquasun
VHO Actinic
T5 Blue Plus
VHO 10K
VHO Actinic

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

rs1831 · 07/07/2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
Aquablue has more PAR

The order would be fine

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

blackie lawless · 07/07/2008, 07:09 PM

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!

aquaconnect · 07/07/2008, 08:01 PM

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!

Joe Kelley · 07/07/2008, 08:11 PM

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

07/07/2008, 04:00 PM	#879
gig Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hawthorn Woods, IL Posts: 3,003	So this is a T5 thread, can I ask a combo VHO/t5 question??? I have a 4 72" bulb VHO setup over my standard 180G tank. 2 UV Lighting VHO Bulb Actinic Whites and 2 UV Lighting VHO Bulb Super Actinics I ordered 2 sets of T5 retrofits from hellolights to have two more rows of lighting (set them side by side) I ordered the following lights and they are being shipped now 2 36" 39W Aquasun 10,000K- UV Lighting 2 36" 39W Super Actinic R- UV Lighting I plan on sticking the t5 lamps between the 2 sets of VHO's, so I'll have: Front VHO - super actinic VHO - 10K T5 (x2) - super actinic T5 (x2) - 10K VHO - super actinic VHO - 10K What's the best setup? I'm sure I shodl have got different bulbs, but I rushed into the purchase! btw, I have mostly LPS, some softies. __________________ It's ILLIE!!!!!!!!!!! Current Tank Info: Current Tank Info: 180G RR in wall mixed reef moving toward SPS dominated (247 gal total system), 300lbs+ LR, VHO/T5 mix of lighting, X3 MP40w ES.

07/07/2008, 08:01 PM	#899
aquaconnect Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 730	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! __________________ Bryopsis is the devil!!!!! I also have a new LE coral called 'The Big VD' that's going to sweep the nation! Current Tank Info: 1 gallon pico with 1,000 watt Helios 20K.

07/07/2008, 08:11 PM	#900
Joe Kelley Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,022	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 __________________ 130 gallon LeeMar rimless 54"x28"x21" and 70 gallon sump cycling, rock and sand.

07/07/2008, 10:38 AM	#876
jadeguppy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nw Florida Posts: 2,611	Where is an inexpensive place to buy a fan or two for my retro/ canopy fixture?

07/07/2008, 03:15 PM	#877
flyingclay Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mnakato MN Posts: 51	grim, thanks for the help in the past. I have another problem, as with everything I am trying to save some money, you explained that I should run 3 60" t5s on my ice cap ballast and 4 48" on my normal ballast. I have a bunch of bulbs that I got with my retro kits and are still in good condition, less than six months use. Here are the bulbs that I have all in 54w 48": 3qty Geisman actinic, 3qty Uvl super actinic, 2qty ATI blue plus 2qty ATI aqua blue special 1qty ATI actinic 1qty ATI procolor IS there a combination that I could run with these and if so what should I buy in 60" and should I buy other 48 inch? Where should these be placed front to back, should I put 48, 60 alternating, or more 60" towards the front? Any help would be greatly apprecitated, thanks again for all your help.

07/07/2008, 03:17 PM	#878
flyingclay Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mnakato MN Posts: 51	Sorry I forgot to add that I am running 7 bulbs total, thanks

07/07/2008, 05:29 PM	#890
greenidguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 32	the constellation has better reflectors and better cooling.

07/07/2008, 07:09 PM	#898
blackie lawless Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 283	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!