show me your t5 reef tanks

[devaji108]

hi all,
well after about 2 years of having no tank I am thinking of getting back in to the action

anyhow i realy would like to see ppls reef tanks with t5 lighting. doing the whole Mh vs T5 thing in my head.
so please post away.
thanks

 

[fau8]

This tank was upgraded from a 75 gallon approximately 3 months ago.

 

[fishkid13]

FTS!Please.

 

[mkroher]

beautiful yellow tang

 

[devaji108]

wow nice tank! that's getting the juice flowing..lol
is your tank a 6 foot 125? and if so why did you go with 12 2foot bulbs and not 8- 4 foot bulbs?
thanks for posting
keep yem coming!

 

[fishkid13]

Originally Posted by Devaji108
http:///forum/post/3096901
wow nice tank! that's getting the juice flowing..lol
is your tank a 6 foot 125? and if so why did you go with 12 2foot bulbs and not 8- 4 foot bulbs?
thanks for posting
keep yem coming!
My guess would be a higher amount of light put then a bulb that is a little longer.

 

[nycbob]

nice fau8! below is mine from june 09.

 

[it's chuck]

Originally Posted by Devaji108
http:///forum/post/3096901
wow nice tank! that's getting the juice flowing..lol
is your tank a 6 foot 125? and if so why did you go with 12 2foot bulbs and not 8- 4 foot bulbs?
thanks for posting
keep yem coming!
he doesn't he has 12 36" bulbs which is 6 running the length of the tank.
I am going to build my canopy in the next couple days afterward I'll post pics

 

[fishkid13]

Nycbob:

Also what kind of Anthias is that?

 

[big]

Changed some since this shot. Leathers are gone and starting to add more SPS corals.Also the back glass now has lots more GSP's on it
Nova Extreme Pro with different bulbs..........

 

[fishkid13]

Great tanks. Not trying to steal the thread but what is the differnce between t5 and VHOs?

 

[wangotango]

Originally Posted by fishkid13
http:///forum/post/3097360

Great tanks. Not trying to steal the thread but what is the differnce between t5 and VHOs?
T5 are 5/8" diameter. VHO (T12) are 1 1/2" diameter. You'll get more bang for your buck with the T5 with individual reflectors.
I have to take new pics of my tank to post.
-Justin

 

[fishkid13]

Thanks Justin.

 

[devaji108]

thanks every one and keep them coming! surly there is more tanks with T5 lighting
so show them off!

 

[wangotango]

My 55.
-Justin

 

[fishkid13]

FTS-Justin

Man I am jelous.

 

[wangotango]

Originally Posted by fishkid13
http:///forum/post/3097951
FTS-Justin

Man I am jelous.
Easier said than done

I'll give it a shot though.
-Justin

 

[devaji108]

looking great justin...
can you give me some more info on your lighting set up?
did you go from MH to T5? and if so thoughts on the matter...
cheers

 

[wangotango]

Originally Posted by Devaji108
http:///forum/post/3098125
looking great justin...
can you give me some more info on your lighting set up?
did you go from MH to T5? and if so thoughts on the matter...
cheers
I'm using the Aquactinics TX5 fixture with:
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Procolor
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue Special
I upgraded from (3) 110w T12 VHO, and have never used halides before. Each has their pros and cons.
-Justin

 

[coralreefer]

wango, do you get good growth on you sps from that lighting setup? i wanted to know, because i have a nova extreme pro and i was thinking of getting the same bulb combination as you, plus a giesemann middady 6k.
thanks