T5 hybrid
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Ratherbeflyen
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When my tank was first set up, I was only running LED's. I've seen positive results when I added two T5's to my mixed tank. I saw more positive results when I increased the duration the T5's were on. And I've seen positive results when I added two more T5's to my hood. So, in my experience, yes you will see benefits by adding some T5 lighting.
Calireefer92
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I have 2 ai 26 I would like to see more color and growth out of my corals but I just didn’t know if softies need higher light as to lps
Ratherbeflyen
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The benefits of using T5's and LED's is not only increased light. In fact you'll probably need to turn down the intensity of the LED's. I could give you my reasons, but they are largely based on the video's put out by BRS, like this one.
Aqua Splendor
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I just finish a big part of my video of comparison with all the T5 for my channel, 30h of render, 4k hurt me lot, If I didn't do any mistake I will upload this Sunday. I don't think what I'm doing has ever been done, possibly because it's time-consuming lol
Sorry for that message I'm a little bit excited, and also excited to see people still using T5, with all the test I've been doing it's still super relevant.
Whatever the LED you chose, go with Super Actinic, it's a spectrum that most LED don't cover well.
I'm doing comparison with RadionG5Pro&Blue/Prime16HD/A360WE
Softy don't need a high PAR btw, I would focus more on the coverage and spectrum
Sorry for that message I'm a little bit excited, and also excited to see people still using T5, with all the test I've been doing it's still super relevant.
Whatever the LED you chose, go with Super Actinic, it's a spectrum that most LED don't cover well.
I'm doing comparison with RadionG5Pro&Blue/Prime16HD/A360WE
Softy don't need a high PAR btw, I would focus more on the coverage and spectrum
farmhand
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I have the same question. How do y’all feel about Using a cheap T5 Grow Light over Lps/ softies? Obviously would have to change out the bulbs.
Aqua Splendor
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Hello Reefers! Finally it's here, after many hours of work and some tweak I published my video about the EcoTech Marine Radion G5 Pro with T5 from Giesemann. I use the Aquatic Life Hybrid Fixture (god that thing has been so helpful for me). I recorded all the combinations possible with my...
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It depend on the spectrum.
I change my T5 every 18 month ish
