Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/index.php)
-   Reef (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=8)
-   -   Anyone using a T5 only Fixture? (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=93297)

moppy 01-07-2013 11:36 PM

Anyone using a T5 only Fixture?
 
I'm still not convinced about the whole LED movement so I'm looking at getting a T5 Fixture...

Any thoughts on which would be best on a 60x30x20 tank?

CM125 01-07-2013 11:41 PM

I run only T5s with great success, its all about the bulbs! I run aquatic life fixtures and giesmann bulbs. You may be restricted though based on the size or your tank, I think aquatic life does make a 60" though...

aqua80 01-07-2013 11:47 PM

For SPS ?
I would go for an ATI sunpower 48" long with 8 or even 10 bulbs...
with good bulbs (ATI,KZ,Giesemann, UVL)

CM125 01-07-2013 11:49 PM

maybe ill add I dont run SPS, and I run 6 across. My carpet and clams seem very happy.

duncangweller 01-07-2013 11:51 PM

I use t5 only and am having great results. Granted I'm relatively new to SPS but the few pieces I do have are growing nicely. My zoas and LPS love it too

Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk 2

Bill@IA 01-07-2013 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moppy (Post 780038)
I'm still not convinced about the whole LED movement so I'm looking at getting a T5 Fixture...

Any thoughts on which would be best on a 60x30x20 tank?

The ATI 60" fixture would be awesome on your aquarium. I run the ATI 8 x 80w T5 fixture on my 220 and the results are amazing. Here is a pic of how my tank looks today. ATI T5 bulbs are also an excellent choice.

My Tank as of 30 days ago:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...m/Dec82012.jpg

And here is a link to a Reef Central, Tank of The Month using the same.
http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month

:)

duncangweller 01-07-2013 11:56 PM

What combo of bulbs are you using there? It's a great colour

Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk 2

moppy 01-07-2013 11:56 PM

Wow, that's a beautiful tank!

Which ATI fixture - Power Module or Sunpower?

What is your bulb selection and in what order? I am looking at the ATI's...

Bill@IA 01-08-2013 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duncangweller (Post 780050)
What combo of bulbs are you using there? It's a great colour

Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk 2

Quote:

Originally Posted by moppy (Post 780051)
Wow, that's a beautiful tank!

Which ATI fixture - Power Module or Sunpower?

What is your bulb selection and in what order? I am looking at the ATI's...

Thank you. It is the ATI Sunpower 8 x 80w.
Bulbs are 3 ATI Coral Plus, 3 ATI Blue Plus and 2 Giesemann Actinic+

:)

aqua80 01-08-2013 12:08 AM

For actinics I love UVL super actinic... nice color and pop !

In my mind t5hO only or with MH is still the best and add to that a stunner strip of royal blue leds for night viewing and thats a perfect mix...


All times are GMT. The time now is 05:09 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.