T5 hybrid selection

[Danh Ngo]

I’m setting up aquaticlife t5 hybrid. Will use a pair of radion XR30 (non-pro) + 4Bulb T5
Tank 36x22x22
objective: sps dominant
How to get a good spectrum?
New with hybrid?
What are some recommendation on T5 selection? What T5 combo should I use?
Thank you

 

[Crabs McJones]

I’m setting up aquaticlife t5 hybrid. Will use a pair of radion XR30 (non-pro) + 4Bulb T5
Tank 36x22x22
objective: sps dominant
How to get a good spectrum?
New with hybrid?
What are some recommendation on T5 selection? What T5 combo should I use?
Thank you

There are two combinations that I like to use.
The first one is
2 ATI Blue+
1 ATI Purple+
1 ATI Coral+

This was recommended to me by a coral vendor here on the forum

The other one is
2 ATI Blue+
2 ATI Actinic
Bulk reef supply uses this combo over their BRS160
I'm currently running the second one with an AP700 and so far it's working out great.

 

[SneakyTortuga]

There are two combinations that I like to use.
The first one is
2 ATI Blue+
1 ATI Purple+
1 ATI Coral+

This was recommended to me by a coral vendor here on the forum

The other one is
2 ATI Blue+
2 ATI Actinic
Bulk reef supply uses this combo over their BRS160
I'm currently running the second one with an AP700 and so far it's working out great.

I currently uSe the first option. I like it but I’ll be trying 2 blue plus and 2 actinic next go around

 

[Danh Ngo]

There are two combinations that I like to use.
The first one is
2 ATI Blue+
1 ATI Purple+
1 ATI Coral+

This was recommended to me by a coral vendor here on the forum

The other one is
2 ATI Blue+
2 ATI Actinic
Bulk reef supply uses this combo over their BRS160
I'm currently running the second one with an AP700 and so far it's working out great.

Is that the order of the bulb from the front to back

 

[Crabs McJones]

Is that the order of the bulb from the front to back

From front to back
Blue+
Purple+
Coral+
Blue+

 

[RCS82]

2 B+, 1 P+, 1 C+ seems to be the go to choice for a 4 bulb combo although I do like the spectrum and results seen with 2 B+, 2 C+. Plus the radions can take care the actinic right.

 

[leepink23]

2 B+, 1 P+, 1 C+ seems to be the go to choice for a 4 bulb combo although I do like the spectrum and results seen with 2 B+, 2 C+. Plus the radions can take care the actinic right.

I was considering this route, curious if anyone has tried 2 c+ And 2 blue +

 

[Sgolden]

I’m not sure I like the purple. It’s whiter than expected. Coral plus even more. Depends if you think it’s washing out some of the coloring. I’m running b+a+b+p+ at the moment but will be opting for another actinic in replacement of the purple.

 

[WV Reefer]

I run p/b/b/b

I agree that the purple looks too white. Next go round I’ll be getting rid of it.

 

[Daniel Waters]

I’m setting up aquaticlife t5 hybrid. Will use a pair of radion XR30 (non-pro) + 4Bulb T5
Tank 36x22x22
objective: sps dominant
How to get a good spectrum?
New with hybrid?
What are some recommendation on T5 selection? What T5 combo should I use?
Thank you

A lot of good suggestions above. I'd recommend 2 blue plus and 2 coral plus for an SPS dominant tank (or 3 blue plus and 1 coral plus). A lot of people like the purple plus bulb, but I find it is a bit too much in a 4 bulb setup. The blue plus and coral plus combination may be whiter than what you are used to, but for an SPS dominant tank, I think "whiter" setups actually do a better job of showing the true colors on SPS corals. For LPS and softies, I prefer a deeper blue looking setup that really emphasizes the fluorescence of the corals. In tanks such as that, I might use a setup such as 2 blue plus, an actinic, and a coral plus or purple plus. Or I might just use 4 blue plus and use my white channels on my LED's to tweak the color to my desired color.

As far as how to get a good spectrum, all the T5 bulbs will give you good spectrum. If you really mean how to get a FULL spectrum that is going to encompass your various color / spectrum nm peaks, then just be sure you have at least one daylight type bulb such as a 6500K, 10K, aquablue special, coral plus, or purple plus. Any of those bulbs will provide you with full spectrum to varying degrees. Obviously, the 6500K and 10K bulbs will provide a lot more in the non-blue peaks, which tends to be overpowering visually for most people using a 4 bulb setup. Thus, you don't see them typically mentioned much as an option in the T5 / LED hybrid setups.

 

[Velcro]

4x b+

 

[Scorpius]

4x b+

Wiiiiinnnnnndex. Sorry, I just had too. lol

 

[Kyl]

I liked the look of 2x B+ 2x A more than my current 2x B+, C+, A. I now run my Kessils at 0% colour, fully actinic setting and it still is a bit too white. I have A160's so they're not output power-houses and at this point are probably more supplemental to the T5's than the other way around.

 

[Velcro]

Wiiiiinnnnnndex. Sorry, I just had too. lol

4 b+ with 2 kessil 360we fixtures at 50% looked amazing to me.

 

[Scorpius]

4 b+ with 2 kessil 360we fixtures at 50% looked amazing to me.

Crazy how everyone's eyes perceive color differently.

 

[jda]

I would use 2x 6500k and 2x Actinic and use the Radions to blue stuff up. The Radions are better at blue than they are at daylight.

 

[Tphill]

I currently have 1 Blue+, 1 6500K, 1 Giesemann Super Actinic and 1 ATI Actinic .

 

[HairyGary]

I was considering this route, curious if anyone has tried 2 c+ And 2 blue +

I am running this combo with G4 pro over my 93 cube. I run the G4 at about 60% with the AB+ program. This four bulb combo is what @Big E runs and i like the look of his SPS.

 

[leepink23]

I am running this combo with G4 pro over my 93 cube. I run the G4 at about 60% with the AB+ program. This four bulb combo is what @Big E runs and i like the look of his SPS.

Thanks, I run ab + as well do that’s helpful

 

[Danh Ngo]

I am running this combo with G4 pro over my 93 cube. I run the G4 at about 60% with the AB+ program. This four bulb combo is what @Big E runs and i like the look of his SPS.

Just wonder what is AB+?
Also any pics of Gen 4 xr30 + t5 (2B+, 2C+) ?
Gen4 and pro? Any differences in color?