Our Lighting comparison ATI t5 sunPower/Hydra 26 HD's

Janci · Aug 10, 2017

jsker said:
5 months from the last update, I am finding the hands off let it ride method is really working.

Looking great.
I love it how the corals are slowly taking over the rock.

jsker · Aug 10, 2017

Janci said:
Looking great.
I love it how the corals are slowly taking over the rock.

Some have spread so fast, and others have taken their time. The anemones are stinging two arcos but I do not want to get rid of them.

john.m.cole3 · Aug 10, 2017

jsker said:
Thank you John. I saw your work in progress with the tanks, very impressive.

I'll post my Reefbrite T5 driven coral system over here when it's a bit more complete. Thanks bud.

john.m.cole3 · Nov 13, 2017

I have finished my coral system for the most part. Only 1 tank has T5s and LEDs on it. 2 blue + bulbs with a reef brite actinic tech strip. I have to say that the hybrid look is unbelievable! I think a hybrid light offers best of both worlds providing an even spread of light all while making the colors pop!!! I have 3 other T5 fixtures that I'll be adding reefbrite strips to next year. Does anyone else have any lighting updates?

jsker · Sep 4, 2018

It been about a year and the system has had its ups and down more from me messing with things but still growing
Ramp down shot

john.m.cole3 · Sep 4, 2018

Hey buddy! My display has been running for 16 months now and I am more than happy with the growth on my sps. I have really neglected bulb changes and have not seen any negative repercussions. I just ordered new bulbs. The current ones are over 2 years old (the fixture came off my bowfront. I am finding it to be more of a challenge to find lower light areas, but I'm kind of getting over keeping coerals with those lighting requirements. I'll have to snap a pic of what's been going on.