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03/13/2007, 12:51 PM
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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...25#post9465525
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03/13/2007, 12:51 PM
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Ahhh, only 48". That sucks. Aquarium Specialties from the sponsors page has the Aquactinics 5 lamp T5 fixture which is nice. It will punch a little deeper into the tank but wont spread the light as much front to back.
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03/13/2007, 01:57 PM
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I got Oceanic 30G Cube tank. Since it's only 20" long, I really have limited light option. After I saw my local member's tank with T5 light, I am sold. But only think I can think for this tank is 4 bulbs 24" Tek Light Fixture.
This is my question, if I go with 24" Tek Light fixture, is there any way I can use the leg which they offer? I think I saw little picture but it doesn't look like I can adjust it to fit 20" wide tank. If I can't use their leg, is there any other legs I can use? My second question is, since 30G cube tank is pretty deep, do you think I can keep SPS successful with 4 bulbs t5? Is there any other company makes 6 bulbs with individual reflector? My last question, if I go with 4 bulbs, what combination of bulb should I get? Thank you so much guys. |
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03/13/2007, 03:10 PM
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I think you would have to hang the fixture. I would use a Sun or daylight, 1 actinic, 1 aquablue and 1 blue plus for lamps.
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03/13/2007, 03:16 PM
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And my other question, do you think i can keep any kind of SPS? I am just worry about the depth of my tank. |
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03/13/2007, 03:32 PM
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What do you think about the Tek 6x39 as planned but upgrading the reflectors to give the extra punch needed to get to the bottom? (would Icecap reflectors be a good upgrade) I really like the look of the Tek (sleek and thin) Thanks Chris
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03/13/2007, 03:46 PM
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Im not grim, but I know what he told me
The IceCap SLR reflectors are the best T5 reflectors |
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03/13/2007, 05:12 PM
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03/13/2007, 05:15 PM
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03/13/2007, 06:05 PM
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As long as you use fans the lamp life doesn't appear to be greatly affected
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03/13/2007, 06:57 PM
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Hey Grim, you've convinced me to go for T5's instead of halides. I am currently have a 72 gallon bowfront that's 48" long and 24" deep with 440 vho's (2 - 10k and 2 03 actinic). Should I go for 4 IceCap 54W T5 HO and keep the 2 03 actinic vhos? Or should I ditch the Vho's altogether and get a 6 TEK t5's with IceCap reflectors? I only have a budget of $400 =(. I have mostly lps and want to have some sps. Thanks
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03/13/2007, 07:51 PM
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any issues with the following bulb selection, for an 54W 8 TEK?
1 x 54W GE 3000K 2 x 54W GE 6500K 3 x 54W Giesmann Atinic Plus 1 x 54W Giesmann 11,000 Aquablue+ 1 x 54W Super Actinic UV Lighting
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03/13/2007, 08:11 PM
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03/13/2007, 08:13 PM
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03/13/2007, 08:56 PM
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How many bulbs (using the tek retro) would I be looking at to keep sps in a 48x12x18H 45g? 4?
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03/13/2007, 09:32 PM
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4 would be fine
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03/13/2007, 09:56 PM
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For a 90 gallon no substrate sps dominant tank, how do you feel about 2 normally driven 54 watt bulbs and 3 overdriven 54 watt bulbs using an ice cap 660? Thanks for your response!
UVL Super Actinic ATI Blue Plus *IC ballast UVL Aquasun *IC ballast ATI Aquablue Special *IC ballast ATI Blue Plus |
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03/13/2007, 10:26 PM
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Should be fine. Just dont get high light stuff too far out from under the lights.
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03/13/2007, 10:39 PM
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I have 4 TEK reflectors for the 48" bulbs brand new, with the protective film on them still. If anyone wants to buy these from me, email me at Havanashome@aol.com I'll create an invoice for you through PayPal. I'm asking $60 for them, $10 shipping through FedEx with insurance included. If you want to do the transaction through Ebay, and are sure you want to buy them, I'll list it on Ebay with a Buy It Now and we can do it that way, again paying through PayPal. I have 100 feedback through ebay.
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03/13/2007, 11:06 PM
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Is the IC T5 Retro or Solar Flare going to be noticeably brighter than the Aquactinics TX5?
My main concern are carpet anemones in a standard 75G tank... But for the price of a Solar Flare I could get a 48" MH Fixture for cheaper... |
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