switched to t5s

Jack · #1 04-04-2009, 07:23 PM

Everything is adjusting okay.

I decided I didn't need a 250w hqi over a 40 gallon.

Myka · #2 04-04-2009, 07:31 PM

Your tank looks great Jack!! I love all the different colors! That's funny, I went from T5s to 2x250w DE on my 40g (but they are run off electronic ballasts, so the output isn't nearly what an HQI would be or even an M80). How many bulbs did you put over your tank? What bulbs are you using?

Jack · #3 04-04-2009, 07:39 PM

I know you went the opposite of me at about the same time.

I'm using a 4 bulb fixture with some giesmanns and a daylight.

Myka · #4 04-04-2009, 07:49 PM

How are you liking the Giesemanns? I have really disliked them in the past. You're getting freakin fantastic color out of them though eh?

I can't wait for my tank to grow in...a mature tank like yours looks sooooooo much better!!

smokinreefer · #5 04-04-2009, 08:37 PM

tank looks great buddy!

mark · #6 04-04-2009, 08:53 PM

very nice!

Jack · #7 04-04-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myka

How are you liking the Giesemanns? I have really disliked them in the past. You're getting freakin fantastic color out of them though eh?

I can't wait for my tank to grow in...a mature tank like yours looks sooooooo much better!!

Its only been a week so i dunno yet.

Luckly all this livestock came from my 200 gallon so thats why it looks mature.

lastlight · #8 04-04-2009, 10:50 PM

Wow that looks beautiful. Looks really natural to my eye. Colors and variety are awesome!

Tom R · #9 04-04-2009, 10:55 PM

Looks great Jack

What fixture are you using?

I am looking to improve the PC lighting on my 75G Frag tank.

What would you suggest?

Tom R

Jack · #10 04-04-2009, 10:59 PM

I'm using the New Wave fixture. http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/sl...C+4+x+24W.html Its a simplified Tek fixture

Something like that 48" New Wave would work good for you.