T5 combos

[nexusnight]

So here we go, i haven't been able to find this being done her so i though it may be a good idea. There is always so much debate :luke: elsewhere about the possible combos for running t5 bulbs, and with 2,4,6,8,10 or maybe more bulbs in a fixture the possibilities are great.

I would like to get all of you T5 users out there to post your info with a pic
I know its alot to ask....... but hey u can show off your tank at the same time ;D
Please post 

Tank size, Fixture (how many bulbs running also) and then your bulb choice with a a tank shot to give us an idea of the overall colour.
Also it may be nice to include what direction ur tank is aimed: LPS,SPS softie dominated or whatever.


Im kinda hoping this will turn into a resource that can be looked at later when wondering about what bulbs to use for what and how they look

Feel free to share any important info on T5 lighting aswell.

 

[nexusnight]

useful info on par from different bulbs from the other "site"  Thanks to this guy for doing the work It does however look like it may be missing a few bulbs


ATI

Sun Pro 357
Aquablue 336
Blue Plus 311
Actinic 137

D&D/Giesemann

Midday 325
Aquablue 324
Actinic Plus 264
Pure Actinic 157

AquaZ

Sun Pro 285
Ocean Pro 323
Blue Pro 266

Helios

Daylight 309
Super Blue 225

Current Sun Paq

Daylight 10K 272
Blue 252

GE Daylight 340

 

[Bfofre]

Ooohhh.. I'm going to follow this one!  My new fixture came with 3x 12k, 3x actinic,  6 led blue moonlights.  I'm not convinced this is even close to what I want our need for good coral growth.


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[nexusnight]

No one wants to contribute eh? ....... With all the t5 users on here I thought this would be bumpin along...


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[Jewel]

Hey now just read the thread. I have a Guisseman Reflexx 1st  Coral Plus, 2nd Coral Plus, 3rd Blue Plus,4th Blue Plus,5th Purple plus, 6th Blue Plus. I like it blue and wish it were bluer, I also run a 36 50/50 Reef brite strip, HTH

 

[Giglio324]

I have new bulbs comin. I will post mine when they are up and running i like this idea

 

[matti2uude]

I have a Tek light 6x 39 watt bulbs. There's 3x blue+, 1x purple+, 1x 14k and 1 duo. I'll get a pic later.

 

[Jewel]

Sorry that 2nd one was a bad pick, My Cyano is gone now. LOL

 

[nexusnight]

New light is up and running 6blue plus 1purple and 1 coral plus. Colour really look great IMO

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[jroovers]

New light is up and running 6blue plus 1purple and 1 coral plus. Colour really look great IMO

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That does look nice!

I use 2 ATI Coral + and 2 ATI AquaBlue Special, which are supplemented by Cree RB LEDs.  In terms of strictly T5 bulbs, seems like most go with the ATI Blue + for the majority of their bulbs, supplemented by another bulb or two, as you have done.  Best bang for your buck I think in terms of PAR and aesthetics. 

I'd be interested to know what the PAR is on the ATI Coral +.  I'm guessing it is probably similar to the aqublue special, I think one is 15k and the other is 17,5 or something, so in the same ballpark I imagine. 

 

[Giglio324]

Got my new bulbs gonna install them and get a full tank shot put up. Before and after new bulbs and old.
My current combo is 1 aquablue special 1 purple plus and 4 blue +.
The new is 1 coral+, 1 purple+ , 4 blue+.
Not very much change

 

[nexusnight]

Anyone in London area with a par meter wanna come and test my tank? I can donate a couple Zoa frags


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[Big_Als_London]

Anyone in London area with a par meter wanna come and test my tank? I can donate a couple Zoa frags


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pm curiousphil. He is the only one I know that has one.

 

[nexusnight]

Thanks I just sent him a message


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[davesolo29]

I know spyd has one also.  He's in new hamburg tho.


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[Giglio324]

Before- 4 KZ Superblue, 1 Purple+, 1 Aquablue Special


After- 4 Blue+, 1 Purple+, 1 Coral+

Tank is 80 gallons 4x2x16", i just changed this for my original 90 and love the shallow depth.
Id say the new lights are significantly more blue that was 5 mins after turning them on though im sure there is a slight warmup period

 

[nexusnight]

Id say the new lights are significantly more blue that was 5 mins after turning them on though im sure there is a slight warmup period

im suprised how blue the second pic was.... did they lighten up once the bulbs were hot? mine is bluer on start up too. Like the look of the first shot, nice tank btw

LETS SEE SOME MORE!!!!!!!!

 

[unibob]

Could be the camera too. (White balance and such) but awesome looking tank and solid pics. I agree more please.

 

[Giglio324]

they definitely lightened after the bulbs warmed up, im really happy with the bulb combo. i need a good camera those are all iphone pics lol, on top of that i seem to always be battling some kind of stupid algae, so i keep the tank a little bit camera shy. Thanks for the kind words

 

[nexusnight]

So tank is getting par mapped this weekend. I'll b sure to get up the results


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