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04/07/2009, 06:35 PM
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thanks Grim
If you want a really blue look use a 4th Blue Plus instead of the Aquablue. just loking for natural blue look good grow and nice color. |
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04/07/2009, 06:53 PM
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04/07/2009, 06:54 PM
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Hi Grim
I just check Reef Geek and thay dont have any ATI Blue Plus or ATI Aquablue I was going to get my light from Reef Geek. Thanks |
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04/07/2009, 06:55 PM
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04/07/2009, 07:29 PM
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Hey Grim,
Passing along a "thumbs up" for the UVL 454 testing. Sticking with my Blue+'s Mark |
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04/07/2009, 07:52 PM
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04/07/2009, 07:59 PM
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Does anyone use LED's to get a shimmer effect like metal halide with T5's as a combination?
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04/07/2009, 08:00 PM
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advice
Posted on the sps forum, but didn't get any feedback
I need some advice on switching over from 3 x 250 hqi to all T5's Tank is 72L x 23H x 19W. I'm thinking of 80watts x 7 bulb retrofit powered by 3 IC 660's. This an sps only tank. Enough light on the bottom for the monti's I keep down low? Thanks |
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04/07/2009, 08:17 PM
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ATI BLUE PLUS OR ATI AQUABLUE?
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04/07/2009, 08:34 PM
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SORRY I GOT IT
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04/07/2009, 09:20 PM
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t5's wont stay on
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04/07/2009, 09:22 PM
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Sorry about that. I have a t5 retro fit driven by an icecap 660. They have been in the closet for about 4 months. I got them out tonight and when I plug them in they come on and then go right off. Any suggestions?
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04/07/2009, 10:50 PM
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my bulbs will be as grim suggested above & i will be running (5) 1 watt blue LEDs for moonlights & (5) 3 watt white LEDs for "shimmer" supplementation each string of LEDs will be on a buckpuck & have a 20volt - 1amp wall wart powering them keep an eye on my build thread (lil red house ^^) for updates if you are interested...we don't wanna hijack this thread
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Re: advice
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6 lamps in reefgeek reflectors will be enough light for SPS.
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04/07/2009, 11:12 PM
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04/07/2009, 11:13 PM
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Hey Grim, whats a good height off of the water for a T5 retrofit setup? Also, do you recommend any type of splashguard?
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04/08/2009, 07:13 AM
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tommy, there on your list assuming you want 4 footers over the 75 in your sig.
54W 12000K Aquablue Special T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI Our Price: $21.95 54W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI Our Price: $20.95 |
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04/08/2009, 08:17 AM
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Grim, I am buying a new ATI 10X54 Watt T5 Powermodule for my ELOS 120XL it's 48" long 30" wide from front to back and 20" Tall.
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04/08/2009, 10:15 AM
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Hi,
Has anyone noticed red slime outbreaks with using the aqua sun? Thanks
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KZ Fiji Purple ATI Blue Plus GE 6500K ATI Blue Plus ATI Aquablue GE 6500K ATI Aquablue KZ Fiji Purple ATI Blue Plus
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The red slime is more than likely not coming from your lighting. Red slime comes from too little flow and excess nutrients.
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04/08/2009, 11:17 AM
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Hey Grim or Rt,
Have you guys read this 9 month comparison of the ATI vs Aquascience bulbs (I assume at least Grim has read it because its been around a while).... http://archiv.korallenriff.de/Lichttest/T5-1.pdf They compared the following combos: 3 ATI Blue Plus 7 ATI Aquablue Special vs 3 AS Blue (22k) 7 AS Special (15k) Now obviously the AS bulbs are a bit whiter with this combo. The growth shots after 9 months are interesting. I wouldn't say its definitive since flow or other factors might have influenced growth. But in general the Aquascience frags did better.
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04/08/2009, 11:28 AM
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Yes I have read that report. I found it very interesting but I myself am still sold on ATI stuff.
Like you said, the variables are unknown. That is why in my opinion comparing bulbs is hard to do. You really need to set a tank up and run bulbs for 6 months and monitor growth. I would then change the bulbs and run them for 6 months. Don't move the corals and don't change the system at all.
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04/08/2009, 11:32 AM
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I am still very curious about the AS Duo... I've seen it described as a "blue/white with lots of supplemental blue/green".... but then people also say its like 17k. Others have said its more of a daylight??
Is there anybody with hands on experience who can what the DUO looks like compared to an ATI Blue+ or even AS Blue (22k)??
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I went ahead and followed your advice and ordered the 6 bulb icecap SLR kit from reef geek with the suggested bulbs:
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