WMAS Discussion Forum : T5 Bulb Configuration http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:48:15 +0000 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:38:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=44098 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[T5 Bulb Configuration : Thanks Ryan. Moving that purple...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380969&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380969 Author: Snowsrfr
Subject: 44098
Posted: October 20 2010 at 2:38pm

Thanks Ryan. Moving that purple to the front and spreading out the blue+'s really made my tank pop. Wish I could get a pic that represented the color. Think I'll still end up replacing the 65K with another blue eventually though.]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:38:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380969&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380969 <![CDATA[T5 Bulb Configuration : Thanks. I&#039;ll give Ryan&#039;s...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380896&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380896 Author: Snowsrfr
Subject: 44098
Posted: October 19 2010 at 11:29pm

Thanks. I'll give Ryan's combo a shot!]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:29:42 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380896&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380896 <![CDATA[T5 Bulb Configuration : Ryan nailed it.....keep in mind...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380879&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380879 Author: bur01014
Subject: 44098
Posted: October 19 2010 at 9:47pm

Ryan nailed it.....keep in mind the "viewing side" of the tank when it comes to bulb order...keep that purple bulb on the first half of the fixture so it helps the reds pop a little to the viewer....and if you can stretch out the blue pluses between the other bulbs would also be preferred....it also helps to config the bulbs how you plan to run the fixture....a purple plus and blue plus work great as a combo for running an hour or so before and after the rest of the lamps are running...]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:47:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380879&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380879 <![CDATA[T5 Bulb Configuration : Ati Blue Plus ATI Purple Plus ATI...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380878&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380878 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 44098
Posted: October 19 2010 at 9:40pm

Ati Blue Plus
ATI Purple Plus
ATI Blue plus
GE 6500k
ATI Blue Plus
ATI aquablue

You want the purple towards the front or the red won't strike the viewing side of the corals. Aquablues are really just used to brighten things up so they work great in the back.]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:40:36 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380878&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380878 <![CDATA[T5 Bulb Configuration : You could always pull the 6500k...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380827&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380827 Author: Ahanix
Subject: 44098
Posted: October 19 2010 at 1:53pm

You could always pull the 6500k and try a Uvl super actinic or maybe an actinic white?]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:53:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380827&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380827 <![CDATA[T5 Bulb Configuration : Thanks. Looking for a 12-14K bulb...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380824&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380824 Author: Snowsrfr
Subject: 44098
Posted: October 19 2010 at 1:39pm

Thanks. Looking for a 12-14K bulb look so I may have to replace the 65K with another blue.]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:39:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380824&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380824 <![CDATA[T5 Bulb Configuration : I would do Front Blue+ Blue+ Purple...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380822&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380822 Author: badfinger
Subject: 44098
Posted: October 19 2010 at 1:24pm

I would do
Front
Blue+
Blue+
Purple +
6500k
Blue+
Aquablue
Back

Your tank will be pretty close to 50/50... I would say 10k-12k or so

Edited by badfinger - October 19 2010 at 1:25pm]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:24:18 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380822&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380822 <![CDATA[T5 Bulb Configuration : Hey it&#039;s worth a shot. Thanks....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380818&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380818 Author: Snowsrfr
Subject: 44098
Posted: October 19 2010 at 1:11pm

Hey it's worth a shot. Thanks. I'm new to T5's so while I received input on which bulbs, I really don't know much about placement.]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:11:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380818&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380818 <![CDATA[T5 Bulb Configuration : I&#039;d put the daylight in the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380816&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380816 Author: Crazy Tarzan
Subject: 44098
Posted: October 19 2010 at 1:06pm

I'd put the daylight in the middle, the purple in the back and the blue in the front spot.  Put the 3ati b+ on the outside edges and one in the middle.

But that's just me, and I don't know why I'd do it that way.
]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:06:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380816&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380816 <![CDATA[T5 Bulb Configuration : I have a 6 x 24W ATI Sunpower....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380814&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380814 Author: Snowsrfr
Subject: 44098
Posted: October 19 2010 at 1:03pm

I have a 6 x 24W ATI Sunpower. The bulbs I ordered with it are:

3 ATI B+
1 ATI Aquablue Plus
1 GE 6500 Daylight
1 ATI Purple Plus

Any recommendations on what order I should put them in for the best results?

Thanks in advance.]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:03:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44098&PID=380814&title=t5-bulb-configuration#380814