Should I switch !led to t5
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najer
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That is a lot of light over a 4 foot at 70%?! I have never had radions but have run different leds, just a thought.
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kamikazereefer
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70% brithness on ab+ schedule is 45 % intensity I don't think it's too mutch light
RUNVS
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I run the AI Hydra 52 HD's I have two over a 65 Gallon Tank at 90% I run an SPS Dominant tank and it took about 5 months for the corals to adjust and start getting the colors they should have and now look great- Patience is never a bad thing in this hobby. I considered changing to T5 as well as it seemed the corals would never color up right but eventually they have and now I have never been happier with my lights.
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kamikazereefer
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Yeah I don't think I will switch to t5 but probably add some t5 take
Off one g4 pro and add 4 t5 I think it will be the best for what I want to accomplish
Off one g4 pro and add 4 t5 I think it will be the best for what I want to accomplish
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Add a strip or two of the reefbar pro blue led's that are sold on ebay. 3w bridgelux, they will bring colors out if they are there...
Strip of 2 ati blue+ T5's also would seal the deal if you have room...
Strip of 2 ati blue+ T5's also would seal the deal if you have room...
madweazl
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I'm going to disagree here; if you want the colors that seem to pop, you need to look more into the "red" range. Ecoxotics magenta/blue strips were fantastic for making colors pop if you wanted to go with LEDs (dont think they make them any more). The Coral+ has done wonders in this regard.
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What's a g4 like compared to say Phoenix 250 hqi?
I ran the MH with T5 blue+...my colors were great, but not epic.
Added reefbar blues, my colors are epic overnight. Didn't need the blues to get better color, but they look much better.
Lots of combos out there....if those g4's are whitish but strong, I would be trying to add heavy blues to see if you actually have decent color...
I ran the MH with T5 blue+...my colors were great, but not epic.
Added reefbar blues, my colors are epic overnight. Didn't need the blues to get better color, but they look much better.
Lots of combos out there....if those g4's are whitish but strong, I would be trying to add heavy blues to see if you actually have decent color...
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Disclaimer-my take assumes everything else in your tank that effects sps color is perfect...
