Acclimation with new T-5's

shellsea · 12/03/2018, 04:52 PM

I have a 120 mixed reef that is doing well all in all (still have some dino's floating around but that's a whole differant story) i am looking to encourage more growth. I run an early (1st) version of reef breeders led and run them about 80% blue 60% white maxed for about 2 hours with ramp up and down for total of 12 hours a day.

I am adding 2 - 54 watt T-5s I got fixtures from LET lighting, who by the way may have the best customer service going. ATI Coral Plus bulbs.

If i leave the led's set where they are would it be safe to start with a one hour cycle for T5's for the first week and add 1 hour each week thereafter for the next 3 weeks?
Your thoughts welcomed.
Jack
Destin, Fl.

solitude127 · 12/04/2018, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by shellsea

I have a 120 mixed reef that is doing well all in all (still have some dino's floating around but that's a whole differant story) i am looking to encourage more growth. I run an early (1st) version of reef breeders led and run them about 80% blue 60% white maxed for about 2 hours with ramp up and down for total of 12 hours a day.

I am adding 2 - 54 watt T-5s I got fixtures from LET lighting, who by the way may have the best customer service going. ATI Coral Plus bulbs.

If i leave the led's set where they are would it be safe to start with a one hour cycle for T5's for the first week and add 1 hour each week thereafter for the next 3 weeks?
Your thoughts welcomed.
Jack
Destin, Fl.

That sounds like a solid plan. Better to acclimate slowly than too quick. Also you're going with the coral + bulbs? Take a look at the blue+ bulbs as well. You'll get great coloration with good growth as well. Most T5 only tanks have a majority of Blue + in their mix of lights.

shellsea · 12/04/2018, 10:13 AM

Thanks Mike!

manateemark · 12/08/2018, 08:47 PM

Slow and stready will probably win the race here like was suggested. You don’t want to harm the corals at all.

12/03/2018, 04:52 PM	#1
shellsea Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Destin, Fl. Posts: 479	Acclimation with new T-5's I have a 120 mixed reef that is doing well all in all (still have some dino's floating around but that's a whole differant story) i am looking to encourage more growth. I run an early (1st) version of reef breeders led and run them about 80% blue 60% white maxed for about 2 hours with ramp up and down for total of 12 hours a day. I am adding 2 - 54 watt T-5s I got fixtures from LET lighting, who by the way may have the best customer service going. ATI Coral Plus bulbs. If i leave the led's set where they are would it be safe to start with a one hour cycle for T5's for the first week and add 1 hour each week thereafter for the next 3 weeks? Your thoughts welcomed. Jack Destin, Fl. __________________ Jack "Shellsea" 120 mixed reef, Reef Breeder Photon 48, Apex and a proud owner of a Lifereef Skimmer

12/04/2018, 10:13 AM	#3
shellsea Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Destin, Fl. Posts: 479	Thanks Mike! __________________ Jack "Shellsea" 120 mixed reef, Reef Breeder Photon 48, Apex and a proud owner of a Lifereef Skimmer

12/08/2018, 08:47 PM	#4
manateemark Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 52	Slow and stready will probably win the race here like was suggested. You don’t want to harm the corals at all.