View Full Version : Best T5s to go with 10K halides?
DrDNA
06/15/2007, 12:18 PM
Hi all,
I have 250w 10K halides on my tank and use the Maristar fixtures, which have two T5s in them. Currently I use the Blue Plus bulbs. Would I get more blue/green fluorescence if I changed to like the Giesemann true actinic T5s and also the SLR reflectors?
I don't want to give up the 10K halides, they have been giving me good growth of clams and corals.
Bebo77
06/15/2007, 02:59 PM
how many t5s do you have?
DrDNA
06/15/2007, 03:25 PM
I have two 48" fixtures end-to-end (tank is 8' long). Each fixture holds two 250w halides and two 48" T5s.
Bebo77
06/15/2007, 03:29 PM
you may want to try these...
http://www.aquariumobsessed.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AO&Product_Code=SF-T5SA48&Category_Code=SFT5
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1140089
DrDNA
06/15/2007, 10:44 PM
Thanks Gabe! I have almost exactly the same tank as you, an Envision 96x30x26.
tkeracer619
06/16/2007, 10:45 AM
How do they compare against the URI VHO Super Actinics?
The Grim Reefer
06/16/2007, 11:29 AM
I couldn't tell a difference between the Sfigoli and Super Actinics.
I would try an actinic on the front T5 and leave the blue plus on the rear and see what you think, each lamp has it's own advantage.
bureau13
06/16/2007, 11:46 AM
That's the combo I used when I had 10K bulbs. If you look at the 10K spectrum it seems to be missing the blues, but it still didn't give the corals that actinic glow. I wouldn't go all actinic with 10Ks though...the blues are brighter, and they do fill out the spectrum better.
jds
You could go with 2 Blue+
stephenchoi
06/17/2007, 06:17 PM
Mr. Grim,
I just wanted to clarify: you meant you could not tell a difference between:
1) the Sfigoli T5 Super Actinic and VHO URI Super Actinics, or
2) the Sfigoli T5 Super Actinic and T5 URI Super Actinics?
In other words, are the Sfigoli Actinics the closest T5 comparable to URI VHO actinics? If not, which one is the closest in your opinion?
Many thanks for your advice!
The Grim Reefer
06/17/2007, 08:11 PM
T5's. I dont have any VHO's. Sorry for the confusion
Sorry to hijack.
Anyone try the KZ Fiji Purple or the Coral Light with the 10K.
I am looking to swap out my 4 160 Actinic VHO and swap in T5. Looking for best mix.
powdertang05
06/18/2007, 12:37 AM
ive had good luck wiht the super act from uri
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