WMAS Discussion Forum : t5 Lighting Fixtures http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:10:48 +0000 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:56:06 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=79059 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[t5 Lighting Fixtures : Mark Peterson wrote:If you...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=608052&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#608052 Author: kmtfishchannel
Subject: 79059
Posted: February 19 2016 at 2:56pm

Originally posted by Mark Peterson Mark Peterson wrote:

If you like the color, enjoy. I believe I'd like it. It will grow all types of coral very well.

Aloha,
Mark  Hug

Perfect thanks! The color seems fine to me it's not to white and not to blue. Smile
]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:56:06 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=608052&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#608052 <![CDATA[t5 Lighting Fixtures : If you like the color, enjoy....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=608034&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#608034 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 79059
Posted: February 19 2016 at 8:44am

If you like the color, enjoy. I believe I'd like it. It will grow all types of coral very well.

Aloha,
Mark  Hug
]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:44:22 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=608034&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#608034 <![CDATA[t5 Lighting Fixtures : that will be a 12k look and a...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=608021&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#608021 Author: bur01014
Subject: 79059
Posted: February 18 2016 at 9:17pm

that will be a 12k look and a little pink for my taste - I'd suggest 2 blue plus, 2 coral plus, and 2 true actinic for best combo of pop and growth. 


Edited by bur01014 - February 18 2016 at 9:18pm]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 21:17:46 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=608021&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#608021 <![CDATA[t5 Lighting Fixtures : So I got a 6 bulb fixture and...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=608019&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#608019 Author: kmtfishchannel
Subject: 79059
Posted: February 18 2016 at 9:10pm

So I got a 6 bulb fixture and I got these ATI Lamps tell me what you think... 2 Blue Plus, 2 Special, and 2 Purple Plus.  

Edited by kmtfishchannel - February 18 2016 at 9:15pm]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 21:10:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=608019&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#608019 <![CDATA[t5 Lighting Fixtures : If you have a 6 or 8 bulb both...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=607785&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#607785 Author: kody72
Subject: 79059
Posted: February 14 2016 at 9:26am

If you have a 6 or 8 bulb both will work great. 6 bulb you can put anything in the tank and do great. As for height anywhere from 6 to 14" would work. Start high and move down slowly. I had my 8 bulb ATI PM over a 48x36x27T tank and I could fry coral on the sandbed including sps and the fixture was 13" off the top of the tank. So you definitely gotta watch placement of coral.

Edited by kody72 - February 14 2016 at 9:28am]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2016 09:26:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=607785&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#607785 <![CDATA[t5 Lighting Fixtures : I don&#039;t know if this has...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=607781&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#607781 Author: kevin.st
Subject: 79059
Posted: February 13 2016 at 11:36pm

I don't know if this has been made clear, but you must hang ATI fixtures.  

And yes, the ATI bulbs make a big difference. 
]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2016 23:36:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=607781&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#607781 <![CDATA[t5 Lighting Fixtures : jfinch wrote:Mark, is that...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=607683&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#607683 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 79059
Posted: February 12 2016 at 7:23am

Originally posted by jfinch jfinch wrote:

Mark, is that mirrored aluminum still available?
Yes, the place to get it is Advanced Lighting off 900 West, just down the road from Blue Sky Pet Supply and Commercial Lighting. I call ahead to 801- 972-9530 and place my order with Bruno, one of the owners. They can cut it to size for you or you can buy it in sheets.

Aloha,
Mark  Hug
]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2016 07:23:06 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=607683&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#607683 <![CDATA[t5 Lighting Fixtures : kmtfishchannel wrote:Last question....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=607659&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#607659 Author: Krazie4Acans
Subject: 79059
Posted: February 11 2016 at 4:59pm

Originally posted by kmtfishchannel kmtfishchannel wrote:

Last question. How high above the tank would you suspend the fixture?


That depends on which fixture you get. The 6 bulb I would put 4-6 inches above the water. The 8 bulb I would put 8-12 inches above the water.
]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:59:55 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=607659&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#607659 <![CDATA[t5 Lighting Fixtures : jsol12 wrote: Krazie4Acans...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=607658&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#607658 Author: Krazie4Acans
Subject: 79059
Posted: February 11 2016 at 4:57pm

Originally posted by jsol12 jsol12 wrote:

Originally posted by Krazie4Acans Krazie4Acans wrote:

I've seen three of this same setup with an 8 bulb T5 over them. Those were mostly SPS tanks. If you aren't doing much SPS then you could do just fine with a 6 bulb.

If you go with the 8 bulb I would suggest ATI bulbs and 4 Blue+ 2 Purple+ and 2 Coral+ (~20k color combination). If you go with the 6 bulb then I would do 4 Blue+ 1 Purple+ and 1 Coral+ (if that's too blue then replace 1 blue+ with another purple+)


I am needing to replace my bulbs and have been doing the ATI.  I have 10 bulbs in my fixture though...does that seem like too much? I have been wondering if I should leave 2 bulbs out.  If all 10, what other 2 bulbs would you go with in addition to the ones you listed above?


I would add two more blue+ OR 1 blue+ and 1 purple+ to the 10 bulb. Most fluorescent fixtures will not work correctly without all the bulbs. If your fixture runs the bulbs in pairs then you can leave two bulbs, that would be paired, out and that would work fine.

Your corals will tell you if it's too much light. They will bleach if the light is too intense.
]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:57:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=607658&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#607658 <![CDATA[t5 Lighting Fixtures : Mark, is that mirrored aluminum...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=607657&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#607657 Author: jfinch
Subject: 79059
Posted: February 11 2016 at 4:22pm

Mark, is that mirrored aluminum still available?]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:22:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79059&PID=607657&title=t5-lighting-fixtures#607657