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  1. Dr.Fragenstein
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    T5s Q&A

    Without being redundant since I answered these via PM :D have you thought about using the light you have for different corals? Many people have to...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Jan 15, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
  2. Dr.Fragenstein
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    T5s Q&A

    Without being too generalized just about any ballast CAN overdrive lamps... If you look at an IC ballast, the reason WHY it ODs lamps is because two...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Jan 15, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5s Q&A

    Sorry folks for the delayed response... I would like to thank Steve for filling in... Between moving an entire pet store over the last couple weeks...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5 bulb change

    Reef Geek will have the best prices as they are the sole importer of ATI in the US.. I have to buy my lamps for the store through Reef Geek... +1...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
  5. Dr.Fragenstein
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    T5s Q&A

    2 each week would be fine. I am swapping out my 8 lamp unit now and I did the 4 "blues" first and when I get my lamp back that was shipped broken I...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 16, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5s Q&A

    I shot Chris an email and he told me essentially its the same as the original Tek, but it has better SLRs, a different powder coated finish, fans and...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 16, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5s Q&A

    8 lamps would be a great start. Nice thing is you can use 60"ers perfectly. Obviously you have retro as an option but now that SLS is releasing the...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 16, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5s Q&A

    The Elite should be shipping in the next 4-6 weeks according to SLS but from what I have seen in the past with them is that they are not always the...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 11, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5s Q&A

    If you have had the brains in that location for a while and they are doing fine than keep them where they are... I see most people put them on the...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 11, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5s Q&A

    I appreciate the kind words and you taking the time to read an awfully long thread that has no pics! :DJust FYI the corals are called SPS(small...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 8, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5s Q&A

    You mean you want to run HO lamps in a NO fixure? You can do it but the lamps are going to burn poorly..
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 8, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    This is just scary

    :laughy: The back boobs is the funniest thing I have seen in a while!!
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 3, 2009 in forum: The Bucket
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    T5s Q&A

    You bet. Will it help. Yes, simple answer. ;D In the frag farmer world, the 6000k Venture MH lamp is one of the most popular... Don't look great...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 3, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5s Q&A

    I like it as they are usually pretty PAR heavy, bring out some of your warmer colors, offset the blues and are usually cheaper;D In my current...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 3, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5s Q&A

    Steve buddy, which 20k lamp are we talking? Unfortunately actinic and 20k or 22k or what have you are still dissimilar. 20-22k are blue where as...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 3, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    Current USA Nova Extreme

    Its a entry level unit.. What concerns me about Current USA lately is that it is backing out of many distrobution channels.. Not sure what that is...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 2, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    The Tiaojiou LED 24 Hour Lighting System

    Thats funny...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 2, 2009 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
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    Watts per gallon T5?

    I only have 3.5 wpg on my 180 of T5.... And I have SPS to just about the sandbed.. I like to say lamps more so that watts.. A good rule for lamps...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 2, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    8x54 overkill on my 55g tank?

    So you are coming off attacking... Interesting game plan.. Also you are comparing lighting reef tanks to lighting parking lots and football fields......
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 2, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5s Q&A

    Keep in mind that the Fiji Purple DOES have some good PAR output whereas TRUE actinics are not so great.. If you are looking at sheer output you...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 2, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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