Switching from 2xT5 to 6xT5

[duncangweller]

Hi,

I have recently purchased a Tek5 6x54w T5 light. Previously I could.only use two of my bulbs in my custom canopy as the heat build up was too high.

Now that I am able to use all 6 bulbs I am wondering what's the best way to acclimate my corals to the extra light? I don't want to shock anything. I have mainly softies with some LPS and SPS.

Thanks for your help,
Dunc

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[Baldy]

does it have 2 separate switchable ballasts? most t5 fixtures ive seen switch 2 bulbs on one circuit and 4 on the other. if so, run the 4 bulbs for a week or 2 then switch in the other 2. someone with more experience in t5s might chime in with a different opinion though.

[duncangweller]

Yeah it has two seperate switches, two bulbs on one and four on the other.

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[Baldy]

if your tank is already accustomed to having 2 t5s running over it, run the 4 bulb ballast for a little while and then bump it up to all 6. should be ok doing that.