Aquatic Life Hybrid T5 fixture users!!

[Sobo's Reef]

I’m just about ready to buy this fixture and I was wondering how everyone had theirs mounted up. And also, I noticed the fixture said it was 2 outlet plugs. Does that mean it’s 2 plugs for the fixture PLUS the plugs for the LEDs? Or 2 plugs overall?

 

[Crabs McJones]

I’m just about ready to buy this fixture and I was wondering how everyone had theirs mounted up. And also, I noticed the fixture said it was 2 outlet plugs. Does that mean it’s 2 plugs for the fixture PLUS the plugs for the LEDs? Or 2 plugs overall?

Correct, it's two cords for the t5s plus the cords for your leds. There is a mod you can do to the light to make it only one cord for all 4 t5s. As far as mounting. I have mine hung from the ceiling using the included hanging kit.

 

[Steve_Skullsplitter0]

Yes, please tell, i also want to purchase one and use a Kessil with it.... anyone using this set up? Pros /cons ??? Heard you can mount with TV wall mount ???

 

[Sobo's Reef]

That’s what I was worried about. I only have 1 open outlet in my apex. Can you provide more info on the mod to combine the T5 plugs?

 

[Crabs McJones]

Yes, please tell, i also want to purchase one and use a Kessil with it.... anyone using this set up? Pros /cons ??? Heard you can mount with TV wall mount ???

Running this fixture with an ap700. No complaints

 

[Crabs McJones]

That’s what I was worried about. I only have 1 open outlet in my apex. Can you provide more info on the mod to combine the T5 plugs?

Link to the mod thread

 

[Sobo's Reef]

Just read through it a little.. don’t think I’d be able to tackle a job like that since I’m not very knowledgeable in the electrical department lol maybe I could get a friend to help me out

 

[pecan2phat]

That’s what I was worried about. I only have 1 open outlet in my apex. Can you provide more info on the mod to combine the T5 plugs?

If your planning to have the T5s come on all at once and have one open outlet, why can't you just use a simple Y-splitter like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Cables-Unlim...lf_m_j755s59md2s78ns_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&s=aht

 

[Sobo's Reef]

Awesome!!! Thank you so much!

 

[pecan2phat]

Your welcome

 

[Fiveo124]

What is everyone’s opinion on doing. 48” t5 hybrid with kessil 360 on a 125 6 foot tank? I think if I put the 360’s on the ends and one in the middle it should be more than enough coverage. Thoughts? (Will be going on a mixed reef, sps high up)

 

[jd371]

What is everyone’s opinion on doing. 48” t5 hybrid with kessil 360 on a 125 6 foot tank? I think if I put the 360’s on the ends and one in the middle it should be more than enough coverage. Thoughts? (Will be going on a mixed reef, sps high up)

I have 4 160's over my 75g. You should be okay with the 3 Kessil 360's considering they have more spread.

 

[dwest]

What is everyone’s opinion on doing. 48” t5 hybrid with kessil 360 on a 125 6 foot tank? I think if I put the 360’s on the ends and one in the middle it should be more than enough coverage. Thoughts? (Will be going on a mixed reef, sps high up)

Why not the 60" version?

 

[shred5]

If your planning to have the T5s come on all at once and have one open outlet, why can't you just use a simple Y-splitter like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Cables-Unlim...lf_m_j755s59md2s78ns_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&s=aht

Exactly. i use these for several things or sometimes just a good plug strip.

 

[Fiveo124]

Why not the 60" version?

Reefing on a budget, I watched the brs video on the t5 fixture with 360s and the par is great. Found a 48 with t5 bulbs for 200 and it’s barely used.

 

[Fiveo124]

Here’s the 48” with only 3 of the 4 t5’s on no kessils in yet. At a height of 0 and 6 inches above 6 foot tank. I think it will be fine.

 

[Kyl]

Mine is under-mounted from an Ikea Kallax 4x1 shelving unit over my tank. Eventually I will have new rails made that allow the fixture to slide out / in for easier tank servicing. 8.5" above the water line, one power cord from the fixture from doing mods, four cords from the Kessil A160's themselves (3 power, 1 0-10v).


t5_hybrid by Kyl, on Flickr


t5_hybrid_5 by Kyl, on Flickr

 

[dburnsworth]

I am considering buying a t5 hybrid or perhaps the new DX18...my tank is only 15” wide and I am concerned that I will have a lot of light spill when mounted at the right height. I don’t believe the reflectors are adjustable in any way? I can’t really mod the distance between the fixtures and then add any LED’s later on. Any advice is appreciated!