The T5 Q&a Thread - split

[jonray]

Does anybody know if the dimmable ati sunpower units can be taken apart to powder coat them as I want mine white?

[rtparty]

Originally Posted by jonray

Does anybody know if the dimmable ati sunpower units can be taken apart to powder coat them as I want mine white?

Yes. Dave at nanobox does this all the time

[jonray]

Many thanks.

[rtparty]

Originally Posted by jonray

Many thanks.

Just know on a new fixture, you void the warranty. If used, not a big deal. Depending​ on hope old it is, I'd replace all ballasts while you have it apart

[jonray]

I'm going to get a second hand one anyway. In case I mess it up. I'm sure there's a video or thread of someone dismantling one on the internet.

[chercm]

i am currently running SPS tank and this is the current arrangement of the t5 tubes

front
blue+
coral+
actinic
aquablue special
purple+
blue+
coral+
blue+


i prefer to be a more blue looking tank :

8-Bulb combination
5 ATI Blue Plus
2 ATI Coral Plus
1 ATI Purple Plus

what is the best arrangement to get the colour from sps ?

[chercm]

Originally Posted by chercm

i am currently running SPS tank and this is the current arrangement of the t5 tubes

front
blue+
coral+
actinic
aquablue special
purple+
blue+
coral+
blue+


i prefer to be a more blue looking tank :

8-Bulb combination
5 ATI Blue Plus
2 ATI Coral Plus
1 ATI Purple Plus

what is the best arrangement to get the colour from sps ?

anyone ?

[Bpb]

I don't think there's necessarily a "best" to be honest. If there was we would all run an identical bulb combo. We all have different preferences. I think either of your proposed combos would work fine. I do take issue with the purple+ bulb just because it is more of an aesthetic bulb with a lot of wasted energy that isn't used for growth. But it is an attractive bulb for sure.


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[chercm]

U mean to take majority blue plus ???


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[paal]

Is there a 'dark blue' T5 available?
Not a pure actinic bulb, but something like an ATI blue plus with less power in the green and turquoise spectrum.

[drtrash]

Anyone know what the general par value for a pair if t5 approx 10" above tank and 6" below waterline? Using as a supplement to led and wondering what it brings to table

[Bpb]

KZ super blue


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[rtparty]

Originally Posted by drtrash

Anyone know what the general par value for a pair if t5 approx 10" above tank and 6" below waterline? Using as a supplement to led and wondering what it brings to table

Depends on bulbs, ballasts, reflectors and cooling. If any of those are lacking, it's not bringing a ton of PAR but can bring much needed spectrum still

[jayball]

Originally Posted by paal

Is there a 'dark blue' T5 available?
Not a pure actinic bulb, but something like an ATI blue plus with less power in the green and turquoise spectrum.

GIESEMANN / actinic-blue should fit. Almost a B+ with a bit less green and more violet.

[paal]

I will look into the KZ tube. I have also read great things about Fauna Marin's Ultra Royal Blue, but I have a hard time finding a supplier.

I've tried Giesemann act.blue, Pacific Sun's Crystal Blue and Red Sea's 22k.
I am sure there are some differences, but to be honest, I could not tell them apart.


I've been waiting for Pacific Sun to return with their "BlueEx" bulb for quite some time now, but earlier today I finally received an email from them saying they have decided not to put it back into production as they sold too few of them last time.

I never saw this bulb myself, but based on the graphs and photos it looks awesome. See below compared to the "Crystal Blue" (Equivalent to ATI blue+)





Crystal blue to left, BlueEx 3rd from left

[UKMarineGuy]

I have a 6x24 fixture over my shallow lps build but I don't get much pop at all. I'm running 4x blue plus, 1x purple plus and 1x pure actinic. Any ideas on tube combo?


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[swk]

Originally Posted by UKMarineGuy

I have a 6x24 fixture over my shallow lps build but I don't get much pop at all. I'm running 4x blue plus, 1x purple plus and 1x pure actinic. Any ideas on tube combo?


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By more pop do you mean more actinic glow?

If so, remove a blue plus and add another actinic. Or, add a reefbrite strip with all 450nm blues.

[CoralNerd]

I'm having a hard time getting my sps polyps pink. I just replaced a GE 6500, and GE 5000, to two Coral+. Do you think my new bulb line up below will get my sps colored up? Of course assuming all water chemistry is inline.

My new lineup.
◇ Front of Tank
• CH2 • ATI Blue +
• CH1 • Coral +
• CH2 • Geisseman Super Actinic
• CH2 • ATI Blue +
• CH1 • Coral +
• CH2 • ATI Blue +
◇ Back of Tank

[rtague]

Hi,looking for ideas on bulb placement on a 6x24 sunpower,I'll have 3 blue+,2 actinic,1 coral+.

[CoralNerd]

Originally Posted by rtague

Hi,looking for ideas on bulb placement on a 6x24 sunpower,I'll have 3 blue+,2 actinic,1 coral+.

Why? See my post above

[swk]

Originally Posted by rtague

Hi,looking for ideas on bulb placement on a 6x24 sunpower,I'll have 3 blue+,2 actinic,1 coral+.

I would put the two actinic's in the 2 bulb channel for dawn and dusk, place the coral plus in one of the middle positions and fill the rest in with blue+

[dublo8]

Purchasing a 6 bulb ATI PM for a 40br. Coming from an AI 52hd. I'm ready to move back into T5's but it's been a while. I prefer the 20K look but also looking at bring some pop back into my reds, oranges and especially blues. My green's look great but lost a ton of color switching to LED's in my reds and blues. Help me out all mighty T5 gods. TIA.

[CoralNerd]

I'm having a hard time getting my sps polyps pink. I just replaced a GE 6500, and GE 5000, to two Coral+. Do you think my new bulb line up below will get my sps colored up? Of course assuming all water chemistry is inline.

My new lineup.
◇ Front of Tank
• CH2 • ATI Blue +
• CH1 • Coral +
• CH2 • Geisseman Super Actinic
• CH2 • ATI Blue +
• CH1 • Coral +
• CH2 • ATI Blue +
◇ Back of Tank

Friday night bump

[rtague]

Originally Posted by swk

I would put the two actinic's in the 2 bulb channel for dawn and dusk, place the coral plus in one of the middle positions and fill the rest in with blue+

Thanks.

[janci]

Originally Posted by CoralNerd

I'm having a hard time getting my sps polyps pink. I just replaced a GE 6500, and GE 5000, to two Coral+. Do you think my new bulb line up below will get my sps colored up? Of course assuming all water chemistry is inline.

My new lineup.
◇ Front of Tank
• CH2 • ATI Blue +
• CH1 • Coral +
• CH2 • Geisseman Super Actinic
• CH2 • ATI Blue +
• CH1 • Coral +
• CH2 • ATI Blue +
◇ Back of Tank

Friday night bump

Hard to say. Coloration of corals do not only depend on lighting. Your combination will do fine to start with.

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