Adding T5s to the build

[Mr.Rocc]

So i have a Nuvo 40 right now that has been up and running for a while and is doing excellent. However i want to take it to the next level with a hybrid lighting system. I have SbReeflights on my tank right now and i want to add the Bulkreefsupply T5 retrofit kit to it. Anyone have any ideas as to what would be the best way to add them on?
Thank You in advance

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

You'll need to build a frame and hang it.

My .02.
There' no reason to add the t5s. Folks add the t5 to the fix shading from puck style led. You have pretty darn good coverage already because of the dive of the light source Oder the tank.

I would buy a nice dosing pump.

 

[Mr.Rocc]

I have a jabeo one right now I'm just trying to dial in the dosing

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I have that same light on my 30gal. Also in a sumpless tank. As long as your not giving it too much light or too long, imo your golden.
My alk is 8ish and I'm using IO salt btw
June 3

July 8

That little tricolor valdea on the right is now about to touch it and I have to move it today.

 

[Mr.Rocc]

Yea im getting great growth out of mine and im having no problems i just want that pop of color

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Leds give the pop. T5 are smooth.

But you can just build a frame with the tubes and fixture in it and hang it.
If the led is bright you may not see much because it can get overpowered

 

[GoVols]

My .02.
There' no reason to add the t5s. Folks add the t5 to the fix shading from puck style led. You have pretty darn good coverage already because of the dive of the light source Oder the tank.

I would buy a nice dosing pump.

+1
To all the above. :)

 

[needbiggertanks]

@saltyfilmfolks keeps making me want that SB light, now you!!


I gotta be strong and wait. Nice tank @Tail2112. Beautiful

 

[Mr.Rocc]

@needbiggertanks Im telling you my sb reef lights grow coral faster and they look healthier then any other light i had.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

@saltyfilmfolks keeps making me want that SB light, now you!!


I gotta be strong and wait. Nice tank @Tail2112. Beautiful

Lol. Nothing wrong with joining a cult. There's free koolaide!

 

[GoVols]

There's free koolaide!

ROFL

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

ROFL

HA!

 

[needbiggertanks]

Lol. Nothing wrong with joining a cult. There's free koolaide!

Hahaha... when i do finally get my lights im going to legitamately drink kool aid while setting them up

 

[needbiggertanks]

@needbiggertanks Im telling you my sb reef lights grow coral faster and they look healthier then any other light i had.

Great to know. I have a light in my cart, just waiting for the right time!!!

Too much "life" happening. Haha

 

[Mr.Rocc]

Great to know. I have a light in my cart, just waiting for the right time!!!

Too much "life" happening. Haha

Nice. I need another for a growout ha

 

[SlvrZ]

following if you decide to build, i love watching builds

 

[Mr.Rocc]

following if you decide to build, i love watching builds

Im not that good haha. I dont have a hood so it will be rough but i will put a build of my growout tank.