overdriving T5s
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Now that you made up your mind....
I overdrive my 90 gallon SPS tank with an IC660, and LOVE IT!!! I can run 4 bulbs at 320W, and guess what, 6x54W= YUP 320W. In my case, I get less heat from 4 then I would from 6 regular driven bulbs, it saves space, and I only use 1 fan at the end blowing across the top of the reflectors. I change bulbs at 12 months, and it costs me the same as when I was replacing halides at 12 months, so no difference there.
I use a total of 5 bulbs, but the fifth is a "true actinic" from Geismann and is very low par, really only there for dawn to dusk, and a little more blue.
If I were going to do it all over again, I would still use a 660 for the main ballast.
I overdrive my 90 gallon SPS tank with an IC660, and LOVE IT!!! I can run 4 bulbs at 320W, and guess what, 6x54W= YUP 320W. In my case, I get less heat from 4 then I would from 6 regular driven bulbs, it saves space, and I only use 1 fan at the end blowing across the top of the reflectors. I change bulbs at 12 months, and it costs me the same as when I was replacing halides at 12 months, so no difference there.
I use a total of 5 bulbs, but the fifth is a "true actinic" from Geismann and is very low par, really only there for dawn to dusk, and a little more blue.
If I were going to do it all over again, I would still use a 660 for the main ballast.
seriously i cant say this lound enough
Fauna Marin Aqua Science Bulbs are WAY brighter than anything else out there.
you need to check them out!
Fauna Marin Aqua Science Bulbs are WAY brighter than anything else out there.
you need to check them out!
