Which of these T5 combinations to pick?

cvrle1 · 11-18-2006, 01:28 AM

Choice 1: 2 10000K Aquasun (UV) and 2 Super Actinics (UV)
Choice 2: 2 11000K Aquablue Plus (G-mann) and 2 Pure Actinic 03 (G-mann)
Choice 3: 2 11,000K Aquablue Plus (G-mann), 1 Actinic Plus (G-mann) and 1 Pure Actinic 03 (G-mann)
Choice 4: 1 6,000K Midday Sun (G-Mann), 1 11,000K Aquablue Plus (G-mann), 1 Actinic Plus (G-mann) and 1 Pure Actinic 03 (G-mann)
Choice 5: Something else

It would be over a 33 Gallon. I plan to keep a bit of everything (Softies, LPS and SPS) I would like to aim for the "natural look" and nothing too blue. Something that would give a really nice color and radiance to the corals.

Thanks in advance

***Reefland*** · 11-18-2006, 09:38 AM

Only 3 votes so far but, it doesn't look like we're too helpful.

cvrle1 · 11-18-2006, 02:29 PM

Thanks for your help!

It seems that people would either go for choices 3 or 4 (I posted this on few various sites) They are both tied with 8 votes while choices 1 and 2 are tied with 3.

Would anyone be able to post a visual reference of what choice 3 and 4 would look like?

Thanks very much

Samper · 11-23-2006, 11:47 AM

How will these be wired together? It's easy with t5's to do a ramp up if you have seperate timers on the sets of bulbs...the actincs are on first all the way to a noon phase with everything on...then a ramp down back to just actinics. This simulates the sun coming up and down....very crude but it's better than just blasting everything with light at once. I feel that you should have twice as many "sun" bulbs as actinics. Most people overdo the actinic because it looks nicer but you have to take into consideration the animals you will be keeping.

**kevinpo** · 11-26-2006, 10:32 AM

I like the 11,000K and Actinic+ (450nm) bulbs. 2 and 2 look very nice.

HTH,
Kevin

**Poseidon** · 11-26-2006, 11:49 AM

LOL! Still not much help!

I chose the option with the 6K bulb, though I don't have much experience with T5. I have read that bulb really bumps up the PAR available.

Samper · 11-26-2006, 12:29 PM

I have par readings from my 75 gallon. I have 6 54w t5's on it.
2 6000k
2 11000k
and 2 actinics
will post those readings for you with a pic from each stage of the lighting for a visual reference later.

View Poll Results: Which T5 combination to use?
2 10000K Aquasun (UV) and 2 Super Actinics (UV)	2	22.22%
2 11000K Aquablue Plus (G-mann) and 2 Pure Actinic 03 (G-mann)	1	11.11%
2 11,000K Aquablue Plus (G-mann), 1 Actinic Plus (G-mann) and 1 Pure Actinic 03 (G-mann)	2	22.22%
1 6,000K Midday Sun, 1 11,000K Aquablue Plus, 1 Actinic Plus and 1 Pure Actinic 03	2	22.22%
Something else	2	22.22%
Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll

11-18-2006, 01:28 AM	#1
cvrle1 Just Moved In Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 28	Which of these T5 combinations to pick? Choice 1: 2 10000K Aquasun (UV) and 2 Super Actinics (UV) Choice 2: 2 11000K Aquablue Plus (G-mann) and 2 Pure Actinic 03 (G-mann) Choice 3: 2 11,000K Aquablue Plus (G-mann), 1 Actinic Plus (G-mann) and 1 Pure Actinic 03 (G-mann) Choice 4: 1 6,000K Midday Sun (G-Mann), 1 11,000K Aquablue Plus (G-mann), 1 Actinic Plus (G-mann) and 1 Pure Actinic 03 (G-mann) Choice 5: Something else It would be over a 33 Gallon. I plan to keep a bit of everything (Softies, LPS and SPS) I would like to aim for the "natural look" and nothing too blue. Something that would give a really nice color and radiance to the corals. Thanks in advance

11-18-2006, 09:38 AM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,044	Only 3 votes so far but, it doesn't look like we're too helpful. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

11-23-2006, 11:47 AM	#4
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	How will these be wired together? It's easy with t5's to do a ramp up if you have seperate timers on the sets of bulbs...the actincs are on first all the way to a noon phase with everything on...then a ramp down back to just actinics. This simulates the sun coming up and down....very crude but it's better than just blasting everything with light at once. I feel that you should have twice as many "sun" bulbs as actinics. Most people overdo the actinic because it looks nicer but you have to take into consideration the animals you will be keeping. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

11-26-2006, 10:32 AM	#5
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,436	I like the 11,000K and Actinic+ (450nm) bulbs. 2 and 2 look very nice. HTH, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

11-18-2006, 02:29 PM	#3
cvrle1 Just Moved In Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 28	Thanks for your help! It seems that people would either go for choices 3 or 4 (I posted this on few various sites) They are both tied with 8 votes while choices 1 and 2 are tied with 3. Would anyone be able to post a visual reference of what choice 3 and 4 would look like? Thanks very much

11-26-2006, 11:49 AM	#6
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,358	LOL! Still not much help! I chose the option with the 6K bulb, though I don't have much experience with T5. I have read that bulb really bumps up the PAR available. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

11-26-2006, 12:29 PM	#7
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	I have par readings from my 75 gallon. I have 6 54w t5's on it. 2 6000k 2 11000k and 2 actinics will post those readings for you with a pic from each stage of the lighting for a visual reference later. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

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