mh to t5 switch and i hate it

[jerl77]

6 months ago i switch from mh to t5s went from 2 250 watt mh to 8 56 watt t5s
just cant get it down does anybody have the same problem?
i think i am going back to mh for sure

 

[customcolor]

you should have went with leds

 

[Gazog]

What is the problem? I have a 75 with 8-T5's, always have had t-5's and have never had a problem. Here are a couple of pictures of my tank.
And yes that is a clam and I have had it for over a year now. I can tell you that it takes some time for things to get used to it but they will.

 

[jerl77]

had leds not for me hated them too

 

[jerl77]

your tank is nice but to white for me and you have close ups of your sps ?

What is the problem? I have a 75 with 8-T5's, always have had t-5's and have never had a problem. Here are a couple of pictures of my tank.
And yes that is a clam and I have had it for over a year now. I can tell you that it takes some time for things to get used to it but they will.

 

[zoageek]

jeri77 - what kind of t5 bulbs do you use and what is the placement? When you get the right light combo, it looks awesome

 

[jerl77]

what bulbs should i use?and placement help?
i have 32 bulbs sitting in front of me so i am sure a have some set up here

 

[inactive]

What kind/brand of bulbs do you have? It's all about the bulbs baby!

 

[jerl77]

ati ,.current usa, giesemann. ULV ,wave something fuji purple ice caps
you name it i think i got it
why you got a setup of bulbs you like
i like the 20k look

 

[inactive]

I use a lot of blue + with aquablue special and fiji purple. Add some LEDs and you're set!

 

[eggie]

what ballast are you using or is it a fixture

 

[inactive]

I use a TEK system.

 

[zoageek]

Yes the type of bulb and brands is very important. This combo turns out very nice for me.

ATI Blue +
KZ Fiju Purple
Aqua Blue Special
ATI Blue +
ATI Blue +
Aqua Blue Special
KZ Fiju Purple
ATI Blue +

 

[eggie]

I use a TEK system.

Im sorry not you Kraylen I meant Jerl

 

[yonipreefer]

6 months ago i switch from mh to t5s went from 2 250 watt mh to 8 56 watt t5s
just cant get it down does anybody have the same problem?
i think i am going back to mh for sure

i have the same problem, so i went back to MH + 2 t5blue and im happy again. and u dont need to put the sps all the way to the top

 

[jerl77]

its a tek fixure

 

[jerl77]

lol i know i was not the only one:wink:

i have the same problem, so i went back to MH + 2 t5blue and im happy again. and u dont need to put the sps all the way to the top

 

[jaytizzle]

I have 8 bulb tek
ati blue +
kz fiji purple
uvl super actinic
ati blue +
ati blue +
uvl super actinic
kz fiji purple
ati blue +

give that a try!

 

[Dylan]

lol i know i was not the only one:wink:

T5s can be just as powerful as metal halides with good reflectors, and a quality bulb choice. Some people have noticed better growth and color..

 

[benny z]

I have 8 bulb tek
ati blue +
kz fiji purple
uvl super actinic
ati blue +
ati blue +
uvl super actinic
kz fiji purple
ati blue +

give that a try!

that sounds like a good combo to me.