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Wow! I didn't want to ask a stupid redundant question so I just read this entire thread over the last few hours (I may puke!) and I gotta say that if Grim hasn't lost it by now, especially over the last couple of days...
I have a 210g 80X24X24 with retrofit canopy. I can do 2 8X36" TEK with Ice Caps (16s a lot of juice!) or 8X60" or even another configuration. Is it worth the extra money for full coverage if I want to go full SPS? |
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I have a 90 gallon with Sps, Lps, and softies. I am thinking of getting a new setup, Will the Aquatinic Constellation 7 x 54 watt T5's work?
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Firstly a huge thank you to Grim for all the hard work. I have just got my Tek Light fixture 36"x 6 bulbs and I have to say I am very impressed with the company so far. Awesome packaging on everything and the allen key with screws was a nice touch. Now onto my question, I want to keep SPS, LPS and Zoas and Shrooms. I am currently running a 150w MH and dual 96w p/c Actinics on my 29gallon. I have a new tank which is 36x18x18 and this is the tank for my Teklight. Will this bulb setup be ok for all the above corals?
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I would swap the rear Super actinic for a Giesemann Actinic Plus. That is Giesemann's blue lamp. The Aquablue is mostly white.
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What's a good 5 light combo for a 180 (72x24x24)? Currently have 1-660 and 1-430 (dawn/dusk). When I first set up the T5's, there weren't many 60" bulbs available. This is what I have now but I'm not too happy with it:
Front ATI Blue + 6' VHO Super Actinic GE 6500 AquaBlue ATI Blue + I had all vho (50/50 and Super actinic) before the switch. No SPS, mostly LPS, zoas, mushrooms and softies. Suggestions? Thanks |
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I also have a Workhourse 7 that could run the VHO and then I could have 5-T5 and 1 vho. Don't know if its really necessary though.
I still have all of the vho bulbs if you think I may be able to use the super actinics. Last edited by allykahn; 11/27/2007 at 01:33 PM. |
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Try this Front Blue Plus VHO Actinic GE 6500K Aquablue ATI Pro Color Blue Plus
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Grim... what color is the UVL 75/25? I see you recommend it alot.
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Hey Grim, any data on the ATI Procolor? (spectrum, par...) Skimmed through a couple pages but didn't happen to see any. I'm sure it's already been asked 100 times. Thanks.
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Grim, do you have a thread that just essentially runs the gammut of good light combos? You should!
ie: 4 bulb T5 Fixtures 36" Front: Bulb 1 Bulb 2 Bulb 3 Bulb 4 6 Bulb T5 36" Front Bulb 1 Bulb 2 Bulb 3 Bulb 4 Bulb 5 Bulb 6 etc for each length, and then 4, 6, 8 lights etc. Then you don't have to repeat yourself! Because like what another poster said, you must be crazy? Also what state are you from, I live right next to an Aurora! Mike
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Whoops forgot to ask...
Would you say that I'd be overdoing it by using a powermodule on a frag tank system doing a wide range of stuff? From softies through sps? Most likely more sps though. 6x39W Will it be harmful?
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I am currently running 4 X 110 W UVL (3 Super Actinic/1 AquaSun) on an ice cap 660 ballast. This has treated me well in terms of my beginner SPS's in my 75 gallon. However, T5's are far superior from what I hear and could cut my tank's electrical consumption substantially. I am going to make the switch to T5's. If HO systems are less efficient than NO systems, would an 6 bulb HO setup produce more light than a 4 bulb VHO set up? One more question. I have heard that T-12 VHO actinics are the only bulbs superior to T5's. Assuming this is true, is it possible to run one T-12 actinic with 3 T-5's (I'm thinking 2 BluePluses and 1 AquaSun)on the same ballast? Thanks.
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I dont want to read the entire thread so here we go, I was wondering if a icecap 440 will overdrive my 39w t5's? I will be using a 4 bulb retro to suppliment my single hamilton 250w 10k and was considering 2 x b+ and 2x ati act. any input would greatly be appreciated!
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