T5 supplement lighting

[ru4serious]

I have two reefbreeder v2 32" fixtures over a 6 foot 220 gallon tank. Was thinking about adding some T5 supplement lighting but have no idea what to use or even what color bulbs to use. Let's here some suggestions please. Thanks

[eder10986]

Originally Posted by ru4serious

I have two reefbreeder v2 32" fixtures over a 6 foot 220 gallon tank. Was thinking about adding some T5 supplement lighting but have no idea what to use or even what color bulbs to use. Let's here some suggestions please. Thanks

I just got my ATI/kessil fixture up.
Will run there coral plus and three blue plus.

Check it out


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[bigzman]

I have 4 Reefbreeders value fixtures with 6 x 80 watt T5. Here is my mixture and lighting schedule. Hope this helps.


Sun Up Schedule:
ReefBreeders Blues 3pm ON
2 x T5 Aquablue Plus 3:30pm ON
2 x T5 Super Purple 4pm ON
2 x T5 Super Actinic 4:30pm ON
ReefBreeders Whites 5pm ON

Sun Down Schedule:
2 x T5 Aquablue Plus 8:30pm OFF
2 x T5 Super Purple 9pm OFF
2 x T5 Super Actinic 9:30pm OFF
ReefBreeders White 10pm OFF
ReefBreeders Blues 11pm OFF

New bulbs:


Here is canopy with new bulbs:
Lights are so bright I had to reduce exposure on camera


Super actinic on tank


Super purple:


Aqua blue plus


All lights on


Spectrum:


Aqua blue plus

[ru4serious]

Bigzman can you show me a picture of the fixtures with the lights off. Or from the top. Did you mounts them (attach) then to the LED fixture or attached to inside of canopy. IS it some kind of retro diy kit. Sorry for atoll the questions. Thanks in advance

[bigzman]

Sorry for got to add more pictures:


Here is canopy with new bulbs:
Super actinic


Super purple


Aquablue plus


Lights are so bright I had to reduce exposure on camera


Here is my build thread.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...2546565&page=5

After getting a loaner PAR meter I had to lower whites from Reefbreeders from 60% to 30%. Was getting 400 PAR readings at bottom of tank.

[bigzman]

Is this what your looking for?





Please note:

On the second set I had to adjust my exposure on camera is it gets to much glare from the brightness. So now it looks dim but it does show color of bulbs. If I didn't do that everything would look foggy and super white.

[Ben A]

I know reefbrite makes t5 fixtures as supplemental t5 fixtures to be used with LEDs. I personally have not used them but reefbrite makes solid fixtures.

[rtparty]

4 x 60" bulbs. 2 in front and 2 in back. I would personally run 2 Actinic and 2 ATI Coral Plus. That way you get a full spectrum

[ru4serious]

R party with some kind of diy like buying reflectors ballast and what ever else you need separately. Or is this a kit specific for 60 inch bulbs. Sorry I'm ignorant on the subject. Never used T5 my last take I used metal halides make it simple send me a link or something please

[rtparty]

Originally Posted by ru4serious

R party with some kind of diy like buying reflectors ballast and what ever else you need separately. Or is this a kit specific for 60 inch bulbs. Sorry I'm ignorant on the subject. Never used T5 my last take I used metal halides make it simple send me a link or something please

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aquari.../retrofit.html

Either the T5 retro kit from LET Lighting or the Aruba Sun or the Razor Retro kit will work. Just depends on budget and your setup.

Do you have a canopy where you can hide a retro setup like the LET or do you need it to look a little more polished like the other 2 kits?

[bigzman]

What ever you choose if going with a retro please do use a good ballast!

[ru4serious]

Will one T5 on both sides (front and back) be enough to make a difference? Don't know if I have room for two on each side.i have a canopy

[ru4serious]

And if so going with 80 watt 5 foot kit what two bulb colors (spectrum) to go with?

[rtparty]

I'd start with 2 Coral Plus bulbs to get a full spectrum going on

[bigzman]

I second the 2 coral plus if you can not do 4. But if you want the color pop do a purple / uv.