T5 HO Help

Madreefer · #1 05-02-2011, 05:18 PM

I'm running 2 250W Hamilton 14K supplemented with 4 54W T5 HO. I want to replace the T5's. I am trying to get the pinks and reds pop out. Can someone please recommend a good combo of T5's that will help with this.

phi delt reefer · #2 05-02-2011, 07:20 PM

I dunno how blue/bright your hamiltons are but this should have a ton of pop. I'm think the halides will heavily over power the t5's so maybe the following?

one ati purple plus (more purple + red)
one KZ Figi Purple (more pink + red)

one GE 6500K - warm bulb for yellows and greens - dirt cheap too

one ati blue plus

possibly switch over to the 14k Phoenix once the hamiltons are done?

Madreefer · #3 05-02-2011, 08:02 PM

Thanks P D R. I'm going to be getting these from J&L and the only choices are the KZ or Giesemann. I wish they had more of a selection unless i'm missing something. I've looked around that other "ignorant people" website and other brands other than those 2 are mentioned but i'm not sure where to order them from.

phi delt reefer · #4 05-02-2011, 08:32 PM

goreef carries ATI bulbs in Quebec and so does Incredible Aquarium in London, ON.

both have online sites with shipping. They are cheaper in the states (about $20 a bulb vs. $30) but you wont save anything once you bring em over the border. You can give Reef Wholesale a call to see who sells ATI locally to you - I believe they are the Canadian distributor.

Madreefer · #5 05-03-2011, 01:21 AM

TTT More opinions please.

fishytime · #6 05-03-2011, 04:10 PM

If KZ is an option, then you could try the superblues and Fiji purples

Madreefer · #7 05-03-2011, 04:16 PM

Thanks. I found the ATI's at Victoria Blue World Aquarium and have a freind thats going there on the weekend so looks like i'll be getting them there.