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This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...4#post10836824
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yea, the very high output t5's, i forgot they made VHO's as well.
So they definitely need fans rigged up?
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I'm not an expert as you can see i just posted another question, But i like the idea of fans there even if you don't use them just in case you ever need them on a hot day. I would run a fan or two just to keep the bulbs in the ideal temp? and for fresh air inside the canopy.
Hopefully Grim can confirm with what i'm saying. Good luck I'm going through the same problem.
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I picked up a used Tek 4x 24 fixture for my 54g corner bow front. Upon taking it all apart (to install a custom hanger I made) I noticed that it's powered by a Workhorse 5 mounted along the back side, while the opposite front side has a counterweight in the identical mount to balance the fixture. My question is, has anyone added a second ballast to this fixture? If so, is there something else other than a WH5 I can use in there?
Even though I have a separate Odyssea fixture just for actinics, I would like to separate bulb sets in the Tek to have a better dawn/dusk effect. If I add the second ballast would the remaining WH be too much for the other two bulbs? I also thought of adding an IC430 remotely running 2 of the bulbs but I'm concerned about heat issues.
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Grim,
My current lighting setup is growing a lot of undesirable algae, and I think I would like for it to be a little bit more actinic when all the lights are on. My current bulb configuration is listed below. I think I should trade out the aquasun or the 6500k for something higher in spectrum. Do you have any recommendations? FRONT ATI Aquablue Blue Plus(ballast 2) UVL Aquasun Geissmann True Actinic(ballast 2) GE 6500K UVL Super Actinic |
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If your lamps are over a year old its possible they could be causing algae.
You could either pull a 6500K and replace it with a blue Plus or pull the front aquablue and use the blue plus there.
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I am putting together a new cube tank ... i plan on keeping a variety of corals from sps to clams to lps - only a few sps - perhaps some montis but pretty heavy on the clams... what is the best system to go with on this tank -
i plan on going with a retro setup with individual reflectors - the tank will be either 24" long or 36" long - 20" deep and most likely bare bottom (to give an idea of the penetration depth needed). I was leaning towards an icecap setup and overdriving them, but, i was hoping for some advice - thanks. gm
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Then I would do this Front Blue Plus Super Actinic UVL Aquasun ATI Aquablue
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thanks for the feedback - i am leaning towards going with 4 lamps, but, we shall see.
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Since it seems this is the thread to post ?'s about T5's in, I'll give my scenario and see if anyone is interested in giving suggestions. I've ran T5 bulbs for the last few years in my 230 tall. I have 3 IceCap 660's, each running 3-46.5" URI 110W bulbs for a total of 9 (990 Watts).
It seems there have been many upgrades/changes to bulbs in the last few years. My tank is 30" deep so I need a lot of penetration. I've been very happy with the performance of my URI bulbs and would not have an issue with using them again. I just don't know what all the options are these days. The hood is custom made, so I can even adjust the length between the endcaps to hold a longer bulb, if they are available. Any recommendations for this configuration? Basically looking for the best way to light a 30"deep tank using 3 IC-660's. Thanks for considering this question. Walter |
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So get a aquablue and a blue plus to replace one kits bulbs? Thank you sounds good to me.
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125 Lighting options?
I want to switch over to all T-5's right now I have two 54w attinic with my 2x250w halide retro's. I picked up another salvania balast and an ice cap 660. So would 8 T-5's be enough and what bulbs should I run on what ballast? I know you can over drive with a 660 but which bulb should I? I have a fairly large assortment of SPS and LPS mostly towards the top. Also how high from the water should I hang my bulbs? Thanks for all the info.
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Good Luck, James
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i got my tek t5 fixture and was wondering what kind of PAR i was getting. i have the following bulbs
Blue Plus Super Actinic GE 3000K GE 6500K Blue Plus Aquablue would adding a fan improve performance? thanks |
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Grim pic of 18000k GLO bulb
It is next to the ATI aquablue.
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grim do you know the par levels i would get with the previous post?
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Re: Grim pic of 18000k GLO bulb
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Alright Thank you Grim,
I'll be sure to post pictures.
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