WMAS Discussion Forum : T5 Question http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:52:55 +0000 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:43:47 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=43060 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[T5 Question : SGH360 wrote:yea thats what...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=376891&title=t5-question#376891 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 43060
Posted: September 22 2010 at 9:43am

Originally posted by SGH360 SGH360 wrote:

yea thats what im worried about, the tank is 20In deep 75G


I am not worried about the depth of the tank. 20 inches isn't a deep tank. I am worried about the width, front to back.

Six bulbs would probably be overkill but you would be happier in the end, IMO. You can fine tune the color combo a lot easier with 6 bulbs. Just throw in a couple actinics and you can drop the PAR a little.

Most softies and LPS really only about 150 PAR to do really well. A Tek isn't going to have an issue getting you that kind of PAR everywhere in the tank.]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:43:47 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=376891&title=t5-question#376891 <![CDATA[T5 Question : yea thats what im worried about,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=376863&title=t5-question#376863 Author: SGH360
Subject: 43060
Posted: September 21 2010 at 10:40pm

yea thats what im worried about, the tank is 20In deep 75G]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:40:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=376863&title=t5-question#376863 <![CDATA[T5 Question : SGH360 wrote:Im planning to...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=376858&title=t5-question#376858 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 43060
Posted: September 21 2010 at 10:04pm

Originally posted by SGH360 SGH360 wrote:

Im planning to keep Only LPS and Softies will 4 Lights Tek Fixture suffide?




Depends on the size of the tank.

I would suggest 6 bulbs for coverage and bulb choices. 4 bulbs is very hard to get exactly what look you want.

But in the end, 4 bulbs should give enough PAR if that is what you are worried about.]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:04:36 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=376858&title=t5-question#376858 <![CDATA[T5 Question : Im planning to keep Only LPS and...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=376857&title=t5-question#376857 Author: SGH360
Subject: 43060
Posted: September 21 2010 at 9:47pm

Im planning to keep Only LPS and Softies will 4 Lights Tek Fixture suffide?]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:47:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=376857&title=t5-question#376857 <![CDATA[T5 Question : I run the following: 4- ati blue...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=374473&title=t5-question#374473 Author: bugzme
Subject: 43060
Posted: September 04 2010 at 5:26pm

I run the following:
4- ati blue +
1- Kz fiji
1- new generation
]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:26:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=374473&title=t5-question#374473 <![CDATA[T5 Question : My friendwillbuy this fixture...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=374472&title=t5-question#374472 Author: tvpleiku
Subject: 43060
Posted: September 04 2010 at 5:18pm

My friend will buy this fixture http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/Sunlight_Supply/Tek_Light_Fixtures/60_inch__6x80W_Tek_Light_T5_High-Output_Fixture_w!_Bulbs_(Black)_by_Sunlight_Supply

What is the best bulbs option.
Tank is 72"x18"x28" (H), no SPS
 
He also need overflow box for this tank.
Should he buy two small overflow boxes CPR / CS50?
 
Also looking for a sump 30"x18"x16" (h)
Thanks,
Thu
 
]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:18:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=374472&title=t5-question#374472 <![CDATA[T5 Question : No I don&#039;t. Adam blundell...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=373960&title=t5-question#373960 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 43060
Posted: August 31 2010 at 9:49pm

No I don't. Adam blundell does though. I want him to come read my tank if he has the time.]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:49:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=373960&title=t5-question#373960 <![CDATA[T5 Question : Sounds like its time for a par...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=373956&title=t5-question#373956 Author: bur01014
Subject: 43060
Posted: August 31 2010 at 9:11pm

Sounds like its time for a par reader....u got one Ryan? 
]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:11:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=373956&title=t5-question#373956 <![CDATA[T5 Question : I don&#039;t mean to come off...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=373937&title=t5-question#373937 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 43060
Posted: August 31 2010 at 7:08pm

I don't mean to come off as arguing. Many things in this hobby are different for everyone.

You can grow SPS with power compact if you want. Heck I'm sure you could with standard T8's. I don't recommend either though. I grew SPS for about a year under PC's. Color lacked and growth was ssslllloooowwww but they grew.

What some people call good growth others call slow. What some people call slow growth others are thrilled to have any growth. It all really just depends. All of our tanks grow coral slower than the ocean. (I'm sure there are a few exceptions to this so don't go crazy on me.)

This is my thought process. 99% of the reports I read on Catalina stuff says that the bulbs suck and even when changing bulbs out you still have troubles keeping SPS past about 12". If that is the case then I would assume PAR is below 150 if not much lower. (Assuming that SPS really need 200 or above to do well.)

That tells me that PAR at the surface is maybe 400, at the most. This also shows me that the reflectors aren't that great. Even more importantly it shows that the lack of cooling is killing output too. A good reflector helps penetrate the depth of the water. 12" of water isn't all that much.

Cooling the bulbs will really help keep PAR at a maximum.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1641235

That thread is packed full of info. I think it is a must read for anyone and everyone who has or is thinking about getting T5's. (Sorry you have to copy and paste it. I have the WYSIWYG feature turned so I can post from my phone)

I think Tek's are good fixtures but they lack in cooling and ballasts. Their reflectors are pretty good and it really helps them out.

I think ATI's are the best you can buy but they aren't for everyone. Some people won't spend the money and others really don't need that much light.

Hope this sheds some light on where I come from. Pun intended LOL]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:08:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=373937&title=t5-question#373937 <![CDATA[T5 Question : Come see it! I&#039;m always home...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=373929&title=t5-question#373929 Author: bugzme
Subject: 43060
Posted: August 31 2010 at 6:32pm

Come see it! I'm always home and bored! You might not like what you see!

Edited by bugzme - August 31 2010 at 6:33pm]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:32:32 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43060&PID=373929&title=t5-question#373929