WMAS Discussion Forum : T5 lightbulbs http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:31:01 +0000 Mon, 23 May 2011 18:05:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=48993 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[T5 lightbulbs : mashfan wrote:what fan do...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=417238&title=t5-lightbulbs#417238 Author: Ryan Thompson
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Posted: May 23 2011 at 6:05pm

Originally posted by mashfan mashfan wrote:

what fan do i buy also?

Azoo makes a clamp on fan that seems to work nicely. You could possibly go to Wal-Mart or Target and buy a cheap clip on fan as well.

Make sure that you don't blow the air directly on the bulbs. You will overcool them and hurt performance. Just try to get some air movement around the fixture all together.
]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 18:05:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=417238&title=t5-lightbulbs#417238 <![CDATA[T5 lightbulbs : mashfan wrote:Ryan, someone...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=417237&title=t5-lightbulbs#417237 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 48993
Posted: May 23 2011 at 6:01pm

Originally posted by mashfan mashfan wrote:

Ryan,
someone recommended this light fixture.  what do you think of it?
http://www.aquatraders.com/48-inch-4x54W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52305.htm

That fixture is a step down from what you have. I wouldn't use an Odyssea for anything. I had one at one point and they are cheap fixtures. There are those on here that use them and love them but I wouldn't touch one.

I would be willing to bet that your 2 bulb unit puts out more light than a 4 bulb Odyssea.

Stick with the Tek if you are going to change fixtures.
]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 18:01:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=417237&title=t5-lightbulbs#417237 <![CDATA[T5 lightbulbs : what fan do i buy also? ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=417132&title=t5-lightbulbs#417132 Author: mashfan
Subject: 48993
Posted: May 22 2011 at 10:15pm

what fan do i buy also?]]> Sun, 22 May 2011 22:15:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=417132&title=t5-lightbulbs#417132 <![CDATA[T5 lightbulbs : Ryan, someone recommended this...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=417131&title=t5-lightbulbs#417131 Author: mashfan
Subject: 48993
Posted: May 22 2011 at 10:09pm

Ryan,
someone recommended this light fixture.  what do you think of it?
http://www.aquatraders.com/48-inch-4x54W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52305.htm
]]> Sun, 22 May 2011 22:09:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=417131&title=t5-lightbulbs#417131 <![CDATA[T5 lightbulbs : Tek fixtures are good fixtures....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=417074&title=t5-lightbulbs#417074 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 48993
Posted: May 22 2011 at 4:20pm

Tek fixtures are good fixtures. They are a big step up from Current USA stuff.

If you get one, don't use the acrylic shield and get an external fan to help cool things down. An external fan blowing on the fixture can add up to 20% more PAR and will increase bulb life.
]]> Sun, 22 May 2011 16:20:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=417074&title=t5-lightbulbs#417074 <![CDATA[T5 lightbulbs : Ryan, do you know much about...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=417051&title=t5-lightbulbs#417051 Author: mashfan
Subject: 48993
Posted: May 22 2011 at 2:42pm

Ryan,
do you know much about the TEK lighting on www.reefgeek.com?
]]> Sun, 22 May 2011 14:42:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=417051&title=t5-lightbulbs#417051 <![CDATA[T5 lightbulbs : nova extreme 48 inch 2 bulb. Now...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=416627&title=t5-lightbulbs#416627 Author: mashfan
Subject: 48993
Posted: May 19 2011 at 7:50pm

nova extreme 48 inch 2 bulb.  Now i have a purple and blue in there.  everything is doing ok but i want it to do better and thought maybe better light bulbs would help, what do you think?]]> Thu, 19 May 2011 19:50:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=416627&title=t5-lightbulbs#416627 <![CDATA[T5 lightbulbs : You could look into another 2...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=416605&title=t5-lightbulbs#416605 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 48993
Posted: May 19 2011 at 6:39pm

You could look into another 2 bulb fixture. I know that Tek and Aquatic Life both make 2 bulb fixtures.

What brand are you running now?
]]> Thu, 19 May 2011 18:39:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=416605&title=t5-lightbulbs#416605 <![CDATA[T5 lightbulbs : what light fixture would you reccomend?...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=416597&title=t5-lightbulbs#416597 Author: mashfan
Subject: 48993
Posted: May 19 2011 at 6:25pm

what light fixture would you reccomend? Mark has been helping me set up my tank. Can i just buy another light fixture from fish for you or would you recomend something else that is cheap also?

]]> Thu, 19 May 2011 18:25:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=416597&title=t5-lightbulbs#416597 <![CDATA[T5 lightbulbs : mashfan wrote:Ryan What Blub...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48993&PID=416587&title=t5-lightbulbs#416587 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 48993
Posted: May 19 2011 at 6:15pm

Originally posted by mashfan mashfan wrote:

Ryan What Blub combination would you reccomend for 2 light bulb fixture? Should i consider buying another light fixture to have 4 bulbs?  I have a 55 gallon tank.

If you are serious about corals, you are going to need more light. Not to mention how much better having 4 bulbs compared to 2!

For 2 bulbs it is just too hard to get something you will like. A common 2 bulb setup is an ATI Blue Plus and an ATI Aquablue. I think that combo is too white and colors suffer.

For me, I would run an ATI Blue Plus and an ATI Purple Plus. That look doesn't work for everybody though.

Having the 4 bulbs makes things a lot easier.
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