Hello all. I've been running my 120G on 3 Ocean Revive Arctic T247s for a little bit less than a year. Haven't seen much growth on any coral, I have some sps, lps, zoas. I've read that most corals do better under some T5s. So I'm trying to see if you recommend any specific light, my tank is 6 feet long so I don't know if they make T5s that big? Or will I need multiple fixtures? I don't want to get rid of my current LEDs, I want to do an LED/T5 combo. I'm also looking for some low profile T5s due to limit on space on my tank area. Looking forward to any advice and comments. Thanks for the help in advance.
Advice on adding T5 lighting...
- Thread starter Jose H
- Start date
- Tagged users None
Would be best to get a retro fit set on T5 fixture.
A couple of examples
This one has the two T5's close together.
http://m.marinedepot.com/products/3m13032/reef-brite-supra-t5-retrofit-kit
http://www.aquacave.com/aquarium-lighting/t5-aquarium-lighting/t5-aquarium-retro-kits.html
Best T5's are ati coral + and blue +
A couple of examples
This one has the two T5's close together.
http://m.marinedepot.com/products/3m13032/reef-brite-supra-t5-retrofit-kit
http://www.aquacave.com/aquarium-lighting/t5-aquarium-lighting/t5-aquarium-retro-kits.html
Best T5's are ati coral + and blue +
But the ATI are a whole set of lights, I would have to remove my current lights correct? I think the better option for me would be the retro kits. I see the biggest they have are 60" inch. Would one kit be sufficient to cover the whole length of my tank? My tank is 72"L x 19"W x 23"H.
luke33
2500 Club Member
I would run two 60" t5's, like reefwiser mentioned above. Just get a couple nice ati or geissmann bulb's and run them with your daylight led's. You can run them on the outside of your led's if you have the room, but two t5's would add quite a bit of spectrum and light, also will help with any shadowing. Main thing when looking at t5's is good reflectors and quality bulb's.
http://www.aquacave.com/60-2x80w-miro-4-t5-retrofit-kit.html
http://www.aquacave.com/60-2x80w-miro-4-t5-retrofit-kit.html
I would put them in front of your LED's 60" is the longest they make so they would have to work. If you put a set behind your Leds they could be on the opposite end on the take.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Led led led
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Led led led
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
So if I purchase 1 set of T5s, normally they have 2 bulbs right? White and blue or both white or both blue? So to have one set infront of my LEDs and one in the back I would have to buy 2 sets right? Sorry for such a dumb question but I don't know anything about those lights.
Yes generally one ballast works with a two bulbs. You can buy kits where you mount them totally separate too.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/dimmable-t5-ho-miro-4-retrofit-kit-let-lighting.html
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/dimmable-t5-ho-miro-4-retrofit-kit-let-lighting.html
SJ-reefer
Active Member
my tank is 72 x 24 x 23 and I run 3 led fixtures and 2 aruba sun retro t5"s. Pick the bulbs based on your color preference. I run 2 blue +, 1 coral +, 1 purple +
Are those LEDs the Corona by rapid?my tank is 72 x 24 x 23 and I run 3 led fixtures and 2 aruba sun retro t5"s. Pick the bulbs based on your color preference. I run 2 blue +, 1 coral +, 1 purple +
SJ-reefer
Active Member
Yes
tcarter1936
Well-Known Member
I'm getting my two bulb t5 retro 60" set from bulk reef Thursday to suppliment my reef breeders photon 60.
Tank is 72 " as well. I can't wait. I say go for it.
Also I'm doing coral +and blue + ati.
Tank is 72 " as well. I can't wait. I say go for it.
Also I'm doing coral +and blue + ati.
What is the wattage on your T5s?my tank is 72 x 24 x 23 and I run 3 led fixtures and 2 aruba sun retro t5"s. Pick the bulbs based on your color preference. I run 2 blue +, 1 coral +, 1 purple +
SJ-reefer
Active Member
4 x 80w
I saw that the LET retrofit kit allows you to set up the bulbs separate. So one would go on one of the the LEDs and the 2nd bulb would be on the other side. If I were to do this kit and only get one set up, what T5 bulbs would you recommend I get?
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/t5-ho-miro-4-retrofit-kit-let-lighting.html
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/t5-ho-miro-4-retrofit-kit-let-lighting.html
SJ-reefer
Active Member
I almost got this kit, just didn't have the time to wire it up. If you have time this is cheaper and does the same thing.
