T5/LED hybrid build

[bknapp]

^ That.

 

[ToXIc]

Well lame news. The SR bushings didn't come in may have to wait until Monday.




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[ToXIc]

Ok bulb layout. From front to back.

Blue +
Coral +
Blue +
Purple +
Daylight
Blue +

What do you guys think?

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[-Logzor]

I have a similar combo only with an actinic in place of the daylight and an extra blue+. I have a 7 bulb fixture. Plus two blue reefbrites, looks perfect.

 

[ToXIc]

I have a similar combo only with an actinic in place of the daylight and an extra blue+. I have a 7 bulb fixture. Plus two blue reefbrites, looks perfect.

Does that combo give you a 20k look or is it a little bluer?



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[ToXIc]

This fixture is superrrrr sexxxxyyyyy!!!!

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[ToXIc]

Decided to not wait on the bushings and proceeded to start the burn in.

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[bknapp]

This fixture is superrrrr sexxxxyyyyy!!!!

Agreed, great work Kevan! Looks bright.

 

[ToXIc]

Thanks man. It's super bright and close to 20k, but it's hard to tell until its over the tank.

The fixture is running really cool. The chassis is about 4-8 degrees higher than the ambient temp. And the guts is running about 11-15 degrees over ambient.


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[ToXIc]

some more pics..

 

[Dowtish]

verrry nice!

 

[ToXIc]

Thanks man! I'm praying that the SR bushings shown up so I can hang the light.


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[creefer]

I'm looking forward to seeing this over a tank. Great work!! You should be pretty happy about it.

 

[ToXIc]

thanks man.. the bushings came in so i should be putting the fixture up today..

 

[schooleyosis]

Wow, that is an awesome fixture. Can't wait to see you tank pics with it up! Great craftsmanship!!!

 

[rarelyseriousb]

I saw the ATI t5 led combo at macna and it seems to have some advantages over just LEDs and just t5. It might be a cool option once it is released to the public. You did an amazing job. You should sell them.

 

[ToXIc]

Thanks for the kind words!

Andddddd!!!!......


.....Finally!!!!!!!!! The fixture is 100% complete!!!!!!

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[Aqua fire/medic]

This thing is epic! I want one!

 

[Dowtish]

Epic is definitely a good way to describe this DIY. Again man, this fixture is a thing of beauty. No detail left out.

Although I'm sure you will have something to complain about it. LOL!

 

[creefer]

Again, great job with this. The attention to detail is beyond awesome!! Now....let's get this think over a tank.