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03/19/2007, 10:38 PM
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how much is the icecap over driving? the reason for the 660 is because i already have it. i down graded from a 6ft tank using 80w bulbs. should i sell the 660 and get a different ballast? if so what kind? thx.. still learning a lot. ..
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03/20/2007, 02:47 AM
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It will make the 54 watt lamps run a lot brighter than the 80 watt lamps. I would check with reefgeek and see if he has ballasts that will drive 1 lamp. If so grab a 2 lamp ballast and a 1 lamp one and use the single ballast for a dusk/dawn effect.
Overdriving 3 54 watt T5's over a 16" tall tank will be too bright for anything but the highest light critters.
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03/20/2007, 10:43 AM
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Hello Grim,
I am now buying for my 150 gal softie/LPS tank. I will be running three 80watt T5s overdriven by the 660. I would like to get a 14k look. Will these bulbs be the best choice: 1 GE 2 Actinic plus? Thanks |
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03/20/2007, 01:12 PM
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03/20/2007, 02:57 PM
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65 gallon tank 18x36x24 high. LPS, zoas and mushrooms. Would 2x39 T-5 10,000K and 2x75 VHO actinic be sufficient? (I already have the VHO retro so that's static.)
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03/20/2007, 03:25 PM
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Nice thread!
Sorry if I missed it, but .... I plan to get a 2x54 T5 retrofit for an existing canopy and would like recommendations on bulbs for a 55g fish only (or FOWLR) tank. Thanks, G Last edited by TheGMan; 03/20/2007 at 04:06 PM. |
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03/20/2007, 04:39 PM
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03/20/2007, 04:40 PM
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03/20/2007, 06:59 PM
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Hey Grim,
Do you have any more PAR testing numbers (or a summary thereof) of the Solar Flare, PowerModul, or Ultra-Solaris? Enquiring minds (and future consumers) want to know! Thanks, James
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03/20/2007, 07:06 PM
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Grim..Just wanted to say thanks again for all the time you've put into this thread!!!!! You truly are an asset to this hobby!!
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03/20/2007, 07:25 PM
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03/21/2007, 12:15 PM
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Grim do you have any links of other people running the GE3K bulb on their tank just curious to look at others tanks to get ideas.
Raf
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03/21/2007, 12:15 PM
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Grim do you have any links of other people running the GE3K bulb on their tank just curious to look at others tanks to get ideas.
Raf
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03/21/2007, 12:47 PM
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03/21/2007, 01:11 PM
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Seeking input: After following this thread for quite a while I'm considering switching over to T-5s. My Tank is 60"x18"x19" with a shallow sand bed. I'd like to keep it a mixed reef, SPS, some LPs and eventually a clam. I have 2 Ice Cap 430s which I know will over drive 2 54 watt bulbs each. My questions are; would 4 54 wat bulbs be enough for this tank? What bulb combination would provide me with good coral color, less interested in growth except as it impacts coral health)?I also have the option of running VHO actinics as suplements. What are your thoughts?
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03/21/2007, 01:40 PM
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Grim,
You had recommended the following combo to me and now I've seen the 3000k bulb in action and wondered what bulb I should pull out of this list? Running on two IC660s. Front UVL Super Actinic Blue Plus Aquablue UVL Aquasun Blue Plus Blue Plus Thanks!
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03/21/2007, 02:12 PM
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I'm not Grim but I have nearly the same bulb combo. I would take out a blue + and go front to back:
SA AB Aquasun B+ 3k B+ and if that doesn't work switch the AB and the middle Blue+.
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03/21/2007, 02:57 PM
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It looks like my best options are the 2-39 or 4-39 T5. I would appreciate any guidance on the following: 1) should I go for 2 or 4 lights? 2) if so, which lights should I get? (I don't follow the list above  )3) would 4 lights bake my softies? 4) Is this a decent buy or do I need the Ice Cap? Sorry for any silly questions. I'm a T5 newb. |
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03/21/2007, 03:16 PM
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For those interrested, here's some pics of my setup:
From left to right: 1- AquaScience Blue 22k - 39 watts 2- UVL Super Blue Actinics - 39 watts MH 13k MegaChrome 150 watts - MH 13k MegaChrome 150 watts 3- UVL Super Blue Actinics - 39 watts 4- AquaScience Blue 22k - 39 watts  
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03/21/2007, 04:15 PM
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That should be fine, just use good reflectors and lamps.
I'd do this Front Blue Plus Super Actinic GE 6500K Aquablue Quote:
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03/21/2007, 04:17 PM
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You need 4. I'd do
Blue Plus Super Actinic GE6500K Blue Plus Quote:
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03/21/2007, 04:22 PM
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Super Actinic Aquasun Blue Plus Aquablue Blue Plus
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