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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by mattman319, Jun 7, 2016.

  1. Jun 7, 2016 #1
    mattman319 Cedar Rapids, IA

    mattman319 SoManyTanks

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    So after running MH/t5s for a few years, I switched to LEDs. After running just LEDs for a few years I have decided to run t5s along side my LEDs. This one is SPS dominant, so it doesn't hurt to throw the extra light at it. 1st pic is with the t5s and 2nd is without.
    Feedback?
    (Note: the fish r still kinda skidish with the new lights so they weren't out) lol
     
  2. Jun 7, 2016 #2
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    Best lighting combo in my opinion. Led/t5. Looks great
     
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  3. Jun 7, 2016 #3
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Brs has done a few lighting videos and that is the common through t5 with LEDs combo, it looks gorgeous mate
     
  4. Jun 7, 2016 #4
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Keep us posted if you notice any changes.
    I had very good luck with my Sol blues and T5 combo.
    If I decide to do away with metal halides and go back to LEDs there will definitely be several t5s up there as well.
     
  5. Jun 7, 2016 #5
    Waterrat41 Des moines

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    What did you go with for bulbs?
     
  6. Jun 7, 2016 #6
    mattman319 Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I have already noticed some changes and they have only ran their full schedule since yesterday. The polyp extension was the biggest I noticed. The acros are super happy!
     
  7. Jun 7, 2016 #7
    mattman319 Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I still have to get a couple extra bulbs to change out. I will be running 2 blue plus, 1 coral plus and 1 purple plus.
     

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