New T5 system
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kmell822
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Originally Posted by SCSInet
It's actually a "moderate" amount for a reef. If a reef is what you are doing, you'll be fine keeping just about anything except clams, amemones and SPS corals.
If you wanted to keep those, I'd recommend going to at least 250 watts of light (7 39w T5s in this case).
thanx
It's actually a "moderate" amount for a reef. If a reef is what you are doing, you'll be fine keeping just about anything except clams, amemones and SPS corals.
If you wanted to keep those, I'd recommend going to at least 250 watts of light (7 39w T5s in this case).
thanx
kmell822
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Originally Posted by dueces
I have 4 x39 T5's in a 46 and I have a very healthy clam. I have no problems with any coral and my clam is nice color and growing. I haven't tried SPS but if you keep them on the top half of the tank it should be fineWhat kind of light did you get? IMO!!!
Nova extreme - only one reflector
Unrelated to thread but of interest, with this lighting and coral, do people keep a glass top or does that filter out some valuable light wavelengths?
I have 4 x39 T5's in a 46 and I have a very healthy clam. I have no problems with any coral and my clam is nice color and growing. I haven't tried SPS but if you keep them on the top half of the tank it should be fineWhat kind of light did you get? IMO!!!
Nova extreme - only one reflector
Unrelated to thread but of interest, with this lighting and coral, do people keep a glass top or does that filter out some valuable light wavelengths?
rs1831
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Originally Posted by SCSInet
It's actually a "moderate" amount for a reef. If a reef is what you are doing, you'll be fine keeping just about anything except clams, amemones and SPS corals.
If you wanted to keep those, I'd recommend going to at least 250 watts of light (7 39w T5s in this case).
Doesn't it matter what kind of reflectors are used in the t-5 fixture.
It's actually a "moderate" amount for a reef. If a reef is what you are doing, you'll be fine keeping just about anything except clams, amemones and SPS corals.
If you wanted to keep those, I'd recommend going to at least 250 watts of light (7 39w T5s in this case).
Doesn't it matter what kind of reflectors are used in the t-5 fixture.
rs1831
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Originally Posted by SCSInet
Yes. Systems with an individual reflector on each lamp produce more usable light in the tank than systems that use one large reflector for all of the lamps.
I purchased an Aqauctinics 5*39 fixture with individual reflectors and I would like to know how to figure out what I can safely keep in my tank as far as corals go.
Yes. Systems with an individual reflector on each lamp produce more usable light in the tank than systems that use one large reflector for all of the lamps.
I purchased an Aqauctinics 5*39 fixture with individual reflectors and I would like to know how to figure out what I can safely keep in my tank as far as corals go.
golgi aparatus
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Originally Posted by kmell822
I just hooked up 4x39 watt T5's over my 46 bowfront. Seems like an incredible amount of light for this tank. From a reef standpoint what do you think I can keep healthy with this setup? Any input is appreciated.
What combination of bulbs do you have in your 4x39 watt T-5 setup??
I just hooked up 4x39 watt T5's over my 46 bowfront. Seems like an incredible amount of light for this tank. From a reef standpoint what do you think I can keep healthy with this setup? Any input is appreciated.
What combination of bulbs do you have in your 4x39 watt T-5 setup??
wangotango
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only aquactinic's solarflare fixtures are overdriven. the TX5s and the constellation (to my knowledge) run off of workhorse ballasts and are driven at spec. its an awsome brand, and like matt819 said, it was a great choice.
-Justin
-Justin
rs1831
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Originally Posted by WangoTango
only aquactinic's solarflare fixtures are overdriven. the TX5s and the constellation (to my knowledge) run off of workhorse ballasts and are driven at spec. its an awsome brand, and like matt819 said, it was a great choice.
-Justin
I have just the normal t-5 fixture with the individual reflectors. I'm really amazed with the lights but I just wanted to make sure that I could put most things in my tank.
only aquactinic's solarflare fixtures are overdriven. the TX5s and the constellation (to my knowledge) run off of workhorse ballasts and are driven at spec. its an awsome brand, and like matt819 said, it was a great choice.
-Justin
I have just the normal t-5 fixture with the individual reflectors. I'm really amazed with the lights but I just wanted to make sure that I could put most things in my tank.
