/ Register

  1. Do you have an old account but can't access it?


    See Accessing your GIRS Account or Contact Us - We are here to help!

Advice? T5 Bulb Selection

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Drewster, Nov 7, 2015.

Page 2 of 2
  1. Nov 21, 2015 #21
    Fence13 Des Moines

    Fence13 Experienced Reefkeeper

    1,226
    Des Moines
    Ratings:
    +300 / 1 / -0
    There are days I do miss my t5's... what fixture do you use on the your tank?
     
  2. Nov 21, 2015 #22
    Armydog

    Armydog Expert Reefkeeper

    4,038
    Ratings:
    +738 / 8 / -0
    I run my hydra 26s with the ramp up and ramp down time included 9 hrs 12pm-9pm and the t5s come on at 2pm-7pm
     
  3. Nov 21, 2015 #23
    Drewster Cedar Rapids

    Drewster

    223
    Cedar Rapids
    Ratings:
    +55 / 0 / -0
    Okay, I think I'll cut back the t5's to 5-6 hrs during peak light cycle and see how it goes. Thanks guys!
    The two small computer fans are working though, temp has only fluctuated 1/2 degree all day. I think I'll still cut back their run time.

    @Fence13@Fence13 I did a retrofit and wired up a Workhorse 5 ballast with the bulbs mounted inside the canopy with reflectors. Nothing fancy but it fits my application well and is doing what I was looking for.
     
  4. Nov 21, 2015 #24
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    6,044
    Cedar Rapids, IA
    Ratings:
    +738 / 5 / -0
    I run halides in addition to my AI hydras. I ramp the LEDs up from 9-12, kick the halides on from 2-7 and then ramp down the leds from 7-10.

    You're putting a lot of light over a 20g reef if you're running a sol and a 4 bulb t5. If you prefer the look of the t5s and get better growth and color you could run those all day and blast on the sols for 5 hours or so during peak lighting, or just use the sols to blast the blues during ramp in and ramp down. Play around with settings and times and intensities and see what happens.
    I was very happy when I ran sol blues with t5 supplemental. I think you'll like the results once you get it dialed in.
     
  5. Nov 21, 2015 #25
    Drewster Cedar Rapids

    Drewster

    223
    Cedar Rapids
    Ratings:
    +55 / 0 / -0
    It is a lot of light for a 20g! :D but it seems to be working well. Its mainly SPS and running just the Sol blue for awhile has been working. I just decided to add the t5's to see if it helped growth/color. It's an experiment lol but so is the whole tank. All I've bought was wood to make the stand, the T5's, and of course livestock. Other than that the entire setup was put together from stuff I already had. It's been a fun little tank that I've really enjoyed, and it allowed me to use some extra equipment that was gathering dust. :smug:
     
  6. Nov 22, 2015 #26
    stew Ankeny, IA

    stew Well-Known ReefKeeper GIRS Member

    519
    Ankeny, IA
    Ratings:
    +72 / 0 / -0
    I was over at Armydog's yesterday in the middle of the light cycle and the colors were great.
     
  7. Nov 22, 2015 #27
    Armydog

    Armydog Expert Reefkeeper

    4,038
    Ratings:
    +738 / 8 / -0
    Thanks @stew@stew
     
Page 2 of 2

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...