switching from LED to t5! FINALLY!

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by bobssecrtsn, Jun 18, 2012.

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  1. bobssecrtsn

    bobssecrtsn Sea Dragon

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    well i removed the led tube's. they werent doing much just for looks, and added another 2 24w t5 =) wooo! six bulb fixture!
     
    bobssecrtsn, Jul 28, 2012
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  2. Thatgrimguy

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    I would be careful doing that... I'm pretty sure you will find worse results from that much light. Unless you are using 1-2 of the 420nm bulbs..

    John removed two bulbs back to 4 on his 75 gallon. Watch your corals carefully.
     
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  3. bobssecrtsn

    bobssecrtsn Sea Dragon

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    yes. im planning to hang the fixture higher so it reduces less heat to the tank
     
    bobssecrtsn, Jul 28, 2012
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  4. 2in10

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    Grim is right on this unless you are using pure actinic for the 2 new bulbs you will want to move your fixture to 30"+ above the bottom of the tank or risk light inhibiting your corals IME. You will still want to move it up even with the actinics.
     
    2in10, Jul 29, 2012
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  5. bobssecrtsn

    bobssecrtsn Sea Dragon

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    do i have to put it 30+" then lower it to acclimate? or is 30" minimum ?
     
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