T5 lighting

6272862829 · May 4, 2013

I notice that my tank looks a lot more clear when the t5 are on. The tank looks much better with t5 only. Do they make an all t5 light that can grow sps on an 24 inch tall tank at the bottom of the tank? I might swap to t5 only.

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bknapp · May 4, 2013

ATI Sunpower is the best T5 fixture available in my opinion. There are plenty of ATI lit tanks full of SPS.

thejoshdavis · May 4, 2013

Dowtish has a pretty awesome lamp that he does SPS with. I have a quad lamp and my SPS does pretty good with it.

Reefing Madness · May 4, 2013

Here ya go, this ones right up your alley.
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/equipment-lighting-hardware-diy-discussion/118054-sps-t5s.html

6272862829 · May 4, 2013

Thanks

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Neptunus · May 5, 2013

iiluisii what kind of light do you presently use?

6272862829 · May 5, 2013

I have 2 400w metal halide with lumens bright reflectors and reeflux 20k bulbs and two 80 watts t5 bulbs one is true actinic and the other is blue plus.

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shellynjason · May 5, 2013

iiluisii said:
I have 2 400w metal halide with lumens bright reflectors and reeflux 20k bulbs and two 80 watts t5 bulbs one is true actinic and the other is blue plus.

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You should be getting great sps color with 400w MH 20K bulbs shouldn't you?

6272862829 · May 5, 2013

The color of the corals it's not my problem it's the way the water looks under t5 it's just looks so much better. The colors on my sps are great and they are growing like weeds

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Dowtish · May 5, 2013

If you are going to switch to all T5, ATI fixtures is the way to go. I dont have one, I use an aquaticlife fixture, but the ATI's have overdriven ballasts, and are proven to grow SPS on the sandbed.

6272862829 · May 5, 2013

Do you guys agree with what I'm saying about when the tanks look a lot more clear and better or am I on some trip lol

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Dowtish · May 5, 2013

Honestly no, but most people actually like the shimmer that the MH provides over no shimmer of T5's

6272862829 · May 5, 2013

Umm maybe I don't like the shimmer I don't know I guess I'm on a trip.

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Dowtish · May 5, 2013

Well, IMO I would keep what you have. As long as you arent having heat issues, that lighting combo is the best for color and growth.

6272862829 · May 5, 2013

Yea I'm having great growth and coloration. I guess you are right thanks bro

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Reefing Madness · May 5, 2013

No, I don't agree with the way the water looks under T-5 vers Halides. I don't get it, I run Halides and the water looks crystal clear. Also, if you run T-5s you will not get the water shimmer the way Halides and LEDs do.