T5 Bulb combo?

[DEEPWATER]

im looking to get the Tek t5 4 bulbs fixture ,what combo do i get with the bulb,what are you guys using ?

 

[marrone]

I've have a 6 bulb setup, that I'm not using, and have a combination of blue, blue+, 6400k and actinic.

Blue+ is great for growth.

 

[DEEPWATER]

im going to use it on the tanks that im selling corals from ,so i can keep clams and stuff for a bit and sell ,,i bought the MH 24inch but broke in the delivery so ,going to T5 ,less heat ,less electric ,,,what size is your ,and how much if your not using ,i need 24inch

 

[marrone]

Mine the 24" 6-bulb setup. I used it about 3 months

Here the thread I posted:
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1549

I'll do $275 for everything.
Michael

 

[DEEPWATER]

how wide is it ,,and 6 bulbs,,that is a bit much for my little tank no?

 

[DEEPWATER]

i was looking at the 4 bulb,,it gos for 219 free shipping and bulb are 56 for 4 bulb also free shipping so its also 270 for that fixture ,,,how many cords does it come with?

 

[marrone]

It comes with 2 cords, one controls the 2 bulbs, outside, and the other controls the 4 inside bulbs. Your is less because it's a 4 bulb fixture and this is a 6 bulb fixture plus there are 10 bulbs in mine. On the post there is the demention of the fixture, which is similar to say a 2 bulb 55watt PC lights. It probably a little larger than the 4 bulb T-5 fixture but you need to look at the specs. I'm not sure what size tank you have but for clams you need alot of light.

Alot of people got the 4 bulb fixture and then later upgrade to the 6 as it wasn't enough.

 

[DEEPWATER]

i see ,,,k,,im going to think about till later ,,im most likely going ot take it ,but dont want to say 100% right now ,,
why are you selling ,if i may ask .did you like the way it lit up the tank ,,,just want to know ,how long are the bulbs good for ,

 

[marrone]

When I upgraded my tank, I bought a complete setup, and it came with the full light set of MH and VHO built into the canop. So the lights have been sitting on the floor since the March or so. I had them for about 2 months and T-5 bulbs last for about 1 1/2 - 2 years. They're good for sps, clams and corals that need alot of light, my lps and softies didn't like the lights as T-5 are pretty strong, but other people haven't had that problem. Also I had a 35 hex and the lights where right on top of the tank so they where really concentrated and that may have been the problem.

 

[DEEPWATER]

i see ,,my tankis 21 x 21 x 14 H ,,,so corals will be only 14 ichs below this ,,but they wil be hopefully not long in the tank ,i dont want to have a prob with the lights being to strong for the corals ,,
most of the stuff i will be getting ,are clams ,lsp ,zoos (lots) ,and mybe some sps,,,if i can get a good hook up for it ,and will live in my tanks

 

[jenniebutterfly]

6 bulbs will be too much for your tank. i have the 4 bulb fixture. would love the 6 bulb, but can't afford it or i would buy marrones and sell you mine

 

[spykes]

6 bulbs is really good, i really would like a 6 bulb setup as well, but a bit late hehe

 

[DEEPWATER]

spykes is 6 bulbs too much for my tank ,14inch high ,corals will be about 12 or 13 inch from the fixture,,

 

[marrone]

Most people don't place the light fixture right on top of the tank. They usally either place it in a canop, so they can also place a fan, or hang the light like a pendent.

David that why I went with the 6 bulbs because everyone that purchased the 4 bulbs later said they should have gone with the 6.

 

[DEEPWATER]

I really dont have a choice ,I dont have a canopy or have room to hang ,has to sit right on top of the tank .

 

[spykes]

nope it's not to much, like mike said, 6 bulb is what eventually people want, because it makes alot of diffrence, i dont wanna get into much but check out this
http://www.sgreefclub.com/srctotm/srctotmdanano.htm
that's a 6 bulb t-5 it makes a diffrence

 

[marrone]

Watch out for heat, even though T-5 don't give off as much as MH or PC they do give off heat and 4 bulbs right on top of a tank could push the temp up.

You may want to check this out but I think you can buy legs for the fixture so the lights don't sit right on top of the tank.

 

[marrone]

David that some tank and it's only a 30 gal.