T5 Lighting
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Topic: T5 Lighting
Posted By: phinfan
Subject: T5 Lighting
Date Posted: April 24 2011 at 10:57am
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When I bought my T5's. I followed the recommendation of the LFS as to what lights I purchased. I was just wondering if this selection is the best. Front to back 8 lights total, 2 fixtures. Pure actinic Aqua blue + actinic + ? ( this one has no name on label) aqua blue + actinic + aqua blue + pure actinic |
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Posted By: phinfan
Date Posted: April 24 2011 at 10:59am
| Everything in the tank is doing great. Just wondering if I can enhance everything a bit with a small change. |
Posted By: kody72
Date Posted: April 24 2011 at 1:50pm
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Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: April 24 2011 at 4:12pm
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Posted By: bur01014
Date Posted: April 24 2011 at 5:14pm
| replace all pure actinics and actinic +'s with ATI blue pluses...keep one aquablue, rest ATI purple plus...enjoy |
Posted By: phinfan
Date Posted: April 24 2011 at 6:24pm
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Kody, they are gieseman Mark, one of Ryans tanks at AD has some neon candy cane that look better than mine. He is running t5's that he said that he hasn't changed in a long time. He was to busy to talk much to. No, I did not notice Dion's arrangement. When I seen his tank I had already purchased my bulbs from AD. I just went with their recommendations. bur01014, are the ATI another brand? |
Posted By: bur01014
Date Posted: April 24 2011 at 11:20pm
| yes, the "best" brand... |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: April 25 2011 at 8:45am
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OK. Giessman is a great brand. I have both ATI and Giessman and either is a great choice. (again everyone has their own opinions.)
I went with Aquatic Dreams suggestions and then change around a little till I was thrilled with the look and color.
On my ATI fixture I went with Ryan's idea and changed it a lot.
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Posted By: bur01014
Date Posted: April 25 2011 at 11:59am
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No opinions here...
ATI = Cheaper $$$ & Provides Greatest Usable Light (PAR)
Simple Fact.
I see no need to buy anything else....
As for my opinion....
I've ran both Giesemann and ATI....my opinion is Colors are supreme with running Blue Plus and Purple Plus Bulbs....I would consider these bulbs a must in any T5 line up.
I think I have around 20 T5 bulbs....brands ranging from ATI, Giesemann, UVL, etc.....you are welcome to borrow some to test out the different color mixes...then just buy new bulbs of that mixture....
Cheers
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Posted By: phinfan
Date Posted: April 26 2011 at 11:04pm
| I have also heard others comment on the led stunner strips. Would these compliment my current setup, since my bulbs are new, then just go with one of the previous suggestions when I am ready to change bulbs. |