Changing Out T-5 Bulbs

• May 31, 2010

• #1

SaltwaterNoob17

Reefing newb

How often should T-5 lights be replaced? Every 6 months? 9 months? 1 year? Thanks guys.

 

• May 31, 2010

• #2

yote

In Memoriam

Every 12 to 18 months.

 

• May 31, 2010

• #3

Bifferwine

I am a girl

+1 Yote.

 

• May 31, 2010

• #4

reeffreak

Reef pro

The companies have you believe they can go 24 months.In reality,12 months is the most I go otherwise the bulbs start looking yellow.

 

• Jun 1, 2010

• #5

Bluespace

Reefing newb

Any recommendations on good replacement T5 bulbs?

 

• Jun 1, 2010

• #6

reeffreak

Reef pro

Bluespace said:

Any recommendations on good replacement T5 bulbs?

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Blue,you can't go wrong using UV,ATI and KZ(Korallen-zucht) bulbs.Now if you exact bulbs,I don't know what corals you have or what look you are going for.

I always recommend calling or email Reef Geek for their suggestion.

 

• Jun 1, 2010

• #7

H

Hiker4twenty

Reef enthusiast

if you're looking for good and honest bulb information go to the web site, call and speak with tech support. They'll set you up with the best bulb combo and bulbs for your setup. ReefGeek > Aquarium Supplies for Marine, Reef, and Saltwater Aquariums

I think the guys name is Jeff who will be taking care of you. I haven't spoke w/ him in a few months.

 

• Jun 1, 2010

• #8

project5k

Reef enthusiast

i did just that... i sent an email with a picture of my custom fixture... lets see what they say....

 

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• Jun 1, 2010

• #9

Brian_G

overly obsessed

Let us know project,
I would really like to know what he says.

what kind of look are you aiming for?

 

• Jun 2, 2010

• #10

project5k

Reef enthusiast

well i really like the flourescence i see in everyones pictures, and i just dont think that i'm quite there yet, so i'm hoping that they will give me a full list and then as i can afford it i will change the bulbs that they suggestged...

 

• Jun 2, 2010

• #11

mikewurtz

FOWLR Power!

I'm gonna keep up with this thread I'll be upgrading my entire lighting soon.

 

• Jun 2, 2010

• #12

reeffreak

Reef pro

project5k said:

i did just that... i sent an email with a picture of my custom fixture... lets see what they say....

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Project,are you going to mount reflectors behind each bulb?I so recommend that you do.

 

• Jun 3, 2010

• #13

Bluespace

Reefing newb

reeffreak said:

Blue,you can't go wrong using UV,ATI and KZ(Korallen-zucht) bulbs.Now if you exact bulbs,I don't know what corals you have or what look you are going for.

I always recommend calling or email Reef Geek for their suggestion.

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Ah you must not be keeping up with my build thread.. :grumble::mrgreen:

Thanks for the info. I'm not happy with the bulbs I have now, they are the original ones with the light fixture. About 6 months I believe.

 

• Jun 4, 2010

• #14

reeffreak

Reef pro

I've visited your thread Blue,no?There are so many,I get lost sometimes.