Bignose's 95G reef - Page 5

bignose · #41 02-03-2009, 04:42 PM

I flipped over the fixture and checked what bulbs were installed. I've been researching about growing SPS and it seems alot of people do it. Here are the bulbs installed.

switch 1:
Atinic +
Midday 6000K

switch 2:
Fiji purple
atinic +
pure atinic + (not lighting up)
Fiji purple

I need some help from people who are growing sps with T5's. What are the best bulbs to use and the best mix?

digital-audiophile · #42 02-03-2009, 05:06 PM

I have the same fixture.

I run back to front, or front to back, it is the same either way

Aquascience Blue
KZ Fiji Purple
KZ New Generation
KZ New Generation
KZ Fiji Purple
Aquascience Blue

I like it, nice a blue but not too blue.

As far as Par, it would be nice to measure it.

bignose · #43 02-03-2009, 05:11 PM

what's KZ?

digital-audiophile · #44 02-03-2009, 05:16 PM

KZ is Korallen Zucht. They are the guys that do the zeovit system.

http://www.zeovitusa.com/home.php?cat=254

bignose · #45 02-03-2009, 10:09 PM

Do you have a picture of your tank so I can see what your light looks like?

digital-audiophile · #46 02-04-2009, 02:10 AM

I am horrible at taking pictures because 1. I cannot get the pictures to not come out blurry, 2. I cannot get the white balance right.

That being said this is pretty close to what it looks like in person, a little more white when you are standing infront of it.

Up until I crashed the tank a couple months back I was growing SPS just fine with good colours with the same lamp configuration. I'm in rebuilding mode

.. aslo as you can see I have a few clams at the bottom that are just peachy under T5's ... and my giant BTA

bignose · #47 02-04-2009, 02:27 AM

Very nice. We have similar tanks. I just picked up a clam so I'm happy to see that yours are doing good.

Rbacchiega · #48 02-04-2009, 04:21 AM

Giant is right Greg!!

From personally seeing Greg's tank, I'd say his bulb configuration is spot on. Not too blue of a light but the colours on his corals and fish are intense. I don't see why the same bulb config wouldn't give you the same results

bignose · #49 02-04-2009, 04:49 AM

I was looking at the anemone earlier. If thats a 4' tank that should be a big anemone. I think I'll go with KZ bulbs next time. I think I found a store that sells them in Edmonton.

bignose · #50 02-05-2009, 12:14 AM

I fixed the micro bubble problem in my tank. It instantly cleared up my tank and what a difference!

I guess I should have cleaned the glass before the picture. Next time