MHs + T5

9501gle · 08/09/2008, 12:19 AM

I have 3 400w MH's in lumenarcIII reflectors, bulbs are reeflux 12K, icecap ballasts. I'm thinking of adding some T5 action to this setup. I'd like some opinions on running both. Also what bulbs and ballasts do you have on the T5s. What benifits do you see.

md fishes · 08/09/2008, 07:00 AM

I run the Tek fixture for T5s. When I put the Tek fixture in my old tank my color definitely improved. One key when buying T5s is make sure each bulb has an individual reflector or they aren't really worth it. Thats why I did TEK. Couldn't be happier.

9501gle · 08/09/2008, 08:32 PM

Thanks md, thats one of the fixtures I was looking at. What mix of bulbs do you run.

md fishes · 08/11/2008, 11:13 AM

I run 2 blue plus, 1 super actinic, and the aquasun.

08/09/2008, 12:19 AM	#1
9501gle Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the fish room Posts: 396	MHs + T5 I have 3 400w MH's in lumenarcIII reflectors, bulbs are reeflux 12K, icecap ballasts. I'm thinking of adding some T5 action to this setup. I'd like some opinions on running both. Also what bulbs and ballasts do you have on the T5s. What benifits do you see. __________________ Garret Current Tank Info: 240 gal reef tank, 3 xMH400EB Icecap ballasts,12000K Reeflux bulbs in Lumenarc III reflectors, Aquatic Systems Design Kalk Reactor & Skimmer. 5500 gph Hammer Head Pump, Neptune Jr Controller, !00 gal Rubbermaid tank 2/3 full for sump.

08/09/2008, 08:32 PM	#3
9501gle Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the fish room Posts: 396	Thanks md, thats one of the fixtures I was looking at. What mix of bulbs do you run. __________________ Garret Current Tank Info: 240 gal reef tank, 3 xMH400EB Icecap ballasts,12000K Reeflux bulbs in Lumenarc III reflectors, Aquatic Systems Design Kalk Reactor & Skimmer. 5500 gph Hammer Head Pump, Neptune Jr Controller, !00 gal Rubbermaid tank 2/3 full for sump.

08/11/2008, 11:13 AM	#4
md fishes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,162	I run 2 blue plus, 1 super actinic, and the aquasun. Last edited by md fishes; 08/11/2008 at 11:19 AM.

08/09/2008, 07:00 AM	#2
md fishes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,162	I run the Tek fixture for T5s. When I put the Tek fixture in my old tank my color definitely improved. One key when buying T5s is make sure each bulb has an individual reflector or they aren't really worth it. Thats why I did TEK. Couldn't be happier.