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    LED Addition to T5 Fixture?

    I appreciate it, thanks for the input.
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 7, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    Hello Newcomer here seeking advice.

    When I first started out, I had to make this decision too. I choose to set my own tank up rather then go with a kit. IMO, the benefits outweigh the...
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 7, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    LED Addition to T5 Fixture?

    Well, that may put a damper in my plan, as the only reason I want to add them is for the shimmer effect. What LED light do you have and where did you...
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 7, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
  4. GuitarMan89
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    LED Addition to T5 Fixture?

    Thanks a lot, I'll definitly look into it.
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 7, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    2 tangs in a 55

    I agree, you could get away with a smaller YT, but not both.
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 7, 2010 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    LED Addition to T5 Fixture?

    Yea they will, any point originating light will give the shimmer effect. I've held a flashlight up to the tank and it gives the effect.
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 7, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5 Bulb Combinations w/ Pictures

    I don't know if there's an actual benefit from actinic to blue lighting, the difference is where the color peak. I think blue is 470nm and Actinic is...
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 7, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    LED Addition to T5 Fixture?

    I want to add LEDs to my existing Tek 6x54w T5 fixture. Basically, I'm doing it to get the shimmer effect. Now, first I wanted to know if anybody...
    Thread by: GuitarMan89, May 7, 2010, 21 replies, in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    Lighting help..

    Have you thought about a hanging pendant? That would be easier to do IMO, result in less heat and you would have more choices. I would try to put a...
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 7, 2010 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    ~|~ Night-rida's Mixed SPS,LPS, & Softies 55g reef tank ~|~

    Very cool, it's awesome when you can get credit for your frags.
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 6, 2010 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    my newest find :)

    I actually prefer to get corals online rather then at lfs b/c you can find exactly what you want. Many of the corals I want, I've never seen at one...
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 6, 2010 in forum: SPS Corals
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    T5 Bulb Combinations w/ Pictures

    For blue bulbs, you really only have 2 choices. A true "blue" bulb such as an ATI Blue +, AquaScience 22K etc. or an actinic bulb which is more...
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 6, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5 Bulb Combinations w/ Pictures

    I haven't seen an ATI Aquablue in person, but I do have several Gman Aquablues (11k) and they are white. If you want a whiter look, I would use 3...
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 6, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    what clam is this?

    It does look like a maxima, but it could be a crocea, you would need to see the shell to be sure.
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 6, 2010 in forum: Clams
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    T5 Bulb Combinations w/ Pictures

    I've use the 15K AS bulbs and liked them, but they may be a little too blue for you. If you want a white look, try Geissman Aqua Blue (11K) It's a...
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 6, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    55g Build Design

    Nice sketches, but I did have one concern. For you stand, I would at least have the top two pieces of wood sit on top of the uprights, verses sitting...
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 6, 2010 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    my newest find :)

    Very nice, where did you get it from?
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 6, 2010 in forum: SPS Corals
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    T5 Bulb Combinations w/ Pictures

    Your last combo with 3 blue +, 2 aquablue special and a Super Actinic is a nice combo IMO. I've used a similar combo and liked it.
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 6, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5 Bulb Combinations w/ Pictures

    New Bulbs I just got my shipment of new bulbs from reefgeek.com. Great people to deal with. One bulb arrived broken, but they are currently taking...
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 6, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5 Bulb Combinations w/ Pictures

    I would not use two "color" bulbs. It will be very pink/red. Even the manufactuers recommend using them in a 1:4 ratio. I just got my new bulbs and...
    Post by: GuitarMan89, May 6, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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