T-5's?
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rainmaker6
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Try to get the high output fixture if you can. I recently picked up a normal output 36" strip with 21W bulbs and I wish I had gotten the HO ones. Try to cheap out and get what you pay for, I guess.
kevin34
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Originally Posted by Nick76
T-5 Light fixtures can provide 216-254w of power. (I think even more maybe)
They Run cool so theres no need for a chiller. I love Mine
Hella Expensive though :scared:
More expensive than metal halides? Can they support corals, anenomes, and clams?
T-5 Light fixtures can provide 216-254w of power. (I think even more maybe)
They Run cool so theres no need for a chiller. I love Mine
Hella Expensive though :scared:
More expensive than metal halides? Can they support corals, anenomes, and clams?
wangotango
Active Member
Originally Posted by Kevin34
More expensive than metal halides? Can they support corals, anenomes, and clams?
if you get the right setup you can keep anything. in the beginning they may be the same price or a little more, but in the long run they will be cheaper (cheaper to run, and bulbs only need to be replaced every 18-24 months). do you have a 125 or am i thinking of someone else? if you do and its the standard 6' long id go with the aquactinics "constellation" fixture. it has (14) 39w ho T5 bulbs that are individually reflected. with this you will have NO limitations on what you keep.
-Justin
More expensive than metal halides? Can they support corals, anenomes, and clams?
if you get the right setup you can keep anything. in the beginning they may be the same price or a little more, but in the long run they will be cheaper (cheaper to run, and bulbs only need to be replaced every 18-24 months). do you have a 125 or am i thinking of someone else? if you do and its the standard 6' long id go with the aquactinics "constellation" fixture. it has (14) 39w ho T5 bulbs that are individually reflected. with this you will have NO limitations on what you keep.
-Justin
nick76
Active Member
Originally Posted by DragonZim
Um, no they dont. T5's are cheaper than Halides and as long as you have enough wattage you can keep anything you want.
How High do T-5 lights go up as far as watts? Thats what I was unsure of in my 1st post. I should have said reccomended MH's sorry.
Being as how my T-5 Fixture is at 254w over the entire tank. MH bulbs are 250w? I guess it all depends on the size of the tank, the bigger the more light u need.
Um, no they dont. T5's are cheaper than Halides and as long as you have enough wattage you can keep anything you want.
How High do T-5 lights go up as far as watts? Thats what I was unsure of in my 1st post. I should have said reccomended MH's sorry.
Being as how my T-5 Fixture is at 254w over the entire tank. MH bulbs are 250w? I guess it all depends on the size of the tank, the bigger the more light u need.
kevin34
Active Member
Originally Posted by WangoTango
if you get the right setup you can keep anything. in the beginning they may be the same price or a little more, but in the long run they will be cheaper (cheaper to run, and bulbs only need to be replaced every 18-24 months). do you have a 125 or am i thinking of someone else? if you do and its the standard 6' long id go with the aquactinics "constellation" fixture. it has (14) 39w ho T5 bulbs that are individually reflected. with this you will have NO limitations on what you keep.
-Justin
Thank a lot for reccomending the constellation fixture!!! I looked it up and it looks like it covers everything! I was just wondering does it attach to the top of a canopy like a retrofit kit? Also can it be hooked up to a timer to get the sunrise and sunset effects? Also will I need actinics with this fixture because I would like that slight blue look to my tank.
if you get the right setup you can keep anything. in the beginning they may be the same price or a little more, but in the long run they will be cheaper (cheaper to run, and bulbs only need to be replaced every 18-24 months). do you have a 125 or am i thinking of someone else? if you do and its the standard 6' long id go with the aquactinics "constellation" fixture. it has (14) 39w ho T5 bulbs that are individually reflected. with this you will have NO limitations on what you keep.
-Justin
Thank a lot for reccomending the constellation fixture!!! I looked it up and it looks like it covers everything! I was just wondering does it attach to the top of a canopy like a retrofit kit? Also can it be hooked up to a timer to get the sunrise and sunset effects? Also will I need actinics with this fixture because I would like that slight blue look to my tank.
michaeltx
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I didnt get this at first either and would argue until I saw it for myself and I have. I friend has T-5's on his tank and has SPS corals thriving. I have not seen an anemone under them yet but They rate up there towards the MH
I dont know of I would say you can keep an anemone under them yet though but I know the SPS corals have grown and kept their color aswell under them'
Mike
I dont know of I would say you can keep an anemone under them yet though but I know the SPS corals have grown and kept their color aswell under them'
Mike
wangotango
Active Member
Originally Posted by Kevin34
Does anyone have a bubble tip anenome under T5's?
fanker had some kind of an anemone under his T5 but im not sure what kind it was. about the constellation. im not sure if you can screw it to your canopy like a retro, i think you can only hang it or put its legs on. you will need the actinics, and if you like a crisp white with a bit of blue go with a even split of actinics to something like a 12k or 15k bulb.
-Justin
Does anyone have a bubble tip anenome under T5's?
fanker had some kind of an anemone under his T5 but im not sure what kind it was. about the constellation. im not sure if you can screw it to your canopy like a retro, i think you can only hang it or put its legs on. you will need the actinics, and if you like a crisp white with a bit of blue go with a even split of actinics to something like a 12k or 15k bulb.
-Justin
wangotango
Active Member
Originally Posted by Nick76
Google Search T-5 Nova
nova bulbs have a very poor par rating. i have 3 15k and 2 pure actinics on my 55 and its a crisp white look. i use geisseman (spell) but ati are one of the better brands. search for them.
-Justin
Google Search T-5 Nova
nova bulbs have a very poor par rating. i have 3 15k and 2 pure actinics on my 55 and its a crisp white look. i use geisseman (spell) but ati are one of the better brands. search for them.
-Justin
