led or t5?

[erictorres0311]

ok i have 3 ecoxotic panorama pro modules

Panorama Pro LED Module 24V- 19 Watt 12K White/445nm Blue


i want my corals to pop out, as far as color goes?.. like when you go to lfs and they have the blue light and corals look nice and bright and very attractive

my question is what would be the best way to accomplish this get 2 more panorama modules or should i get a t5 fixture to add with 2 actinic blue bulbs ?
i dnt wanna just add color i want them to grow as well, if im gonna spend money might as well get results from them.


any suggestions or ideas?

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

I get good growth with my AI's... get the new Vegas... color and growth!

 

[cymaster007]

Use both. Either supplement w/t5 or do t5' w/ blue led actinics

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[SchnitzelReef]

If u add t5s, they may overpower ur LEDs. I'm not familiar with ur brand, if they're bright, then u should be ok.


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[erictorres0311]

I get good growth with my AI's... get the new Vegas... color and growth!

thanks ill look into those

Use both. Either supplement w/t5 or do t5' w/ blue led actinics

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ok

If u add t5s, they may overpower ur LEDs. I'm not familiar with ur brand, if they're bright, then u should be ok.


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the modules are really bright dont think they would over power them
now to get a fixture and try it out




does anone on here have ecoxotic led?

 

[toromp]

T5/led hybrid FTMFW

 

[Super Mickey]

Well we have two ecoray led with 60bulbs each one =1watt per bulb and my coral grow supper fast and my led are 3 feet high from the tank.you can ask Gumbii

 

[toromp]

Well we have two ecoray led with 60bulbs each one =1watt per bulb and my coral grow supper fast and my led are 3 feet high from the tank.you can ask Gumbii

Those 60ds are one the brightest fixtures I've ever owned (manufactured)

Great for zoas

 

[Super Mickey]

Those 60ds are one the brightest fixtures I've ever owned (manufactured)

Great for zoas

I know huh! I have chalices as well and they doing great

 

[Armen]

Lol non go with metal halide

 

[Mohawk]

does anone on here have ecoxotic led?

I do., I run 5 panorama pros., 3 12000k whte/blues., and 2 blue/magentas., I wasnt super thrilled with the magentas so I run a 2 bulb 24" T5HO with double Actinic+ on top of the LEDs to supplement blue.

 

[erictorres0311]

I do., I run 5 panorama pros., 3 12000k whte/blues., and 2 blue/magentas., I wasnt super thrilled with the magentas so I run a 2 bulb 24" T5HO with double Actinic+ on top of the LEDs to supplement blue.

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really? do you have a pix of how it looks with magentas ... i was thinkin of gettin to all blues its a lil pricy but i like there one year warranty on the lights and they dont ask a million questions either

 

[erictorres0311]

Lol non go with metal halide

arent they bulky ? mines a 55g long tank and the canopy has about 8" of height... would one be enough let alone fit in there ?

 

[Mohawk]

The magentas are way purple., I mix 3 to 2 with white so its not so bad during my day cycle but once the whites go out all the purple was driving me nuts., Just doesnt look natural., subsequently I learned more about the lighting needs of coral and decided that red isnt so much the way to go., Hold on a minute and ill grab a couple pics.,

 

[erictorres0311]

The magentas are way purple., I mix 3 to 2 with white so its not so bad during my day cycle but once the whites go out all the purple was driving me nuts., Just doesnt look natural., subsequently I learned more about the lighting needs of coral and decided that red isnt so much the way to go., Hold on a minute and ill grab a couple pics.,

thanks i wann add more blue but was wondering if it would look good in my 55g and how many blues would i need if 2 would be fine or 3 ? or just go cheap and get t5 with 2 blues since i already have my whites and blue

 

[Mohawk]

This is all white/blues and blue/magentas.,

Current lighting with supplemental T5's On

Blue/magentas only

I think the magentas wash out the oranges and reds., and dont really help bring out the blues., So im kinda whatevers on them....

 

[erictorres0311]

looks really nice when magentas and whites are on.... why didnt you get them changed out it is to much purple when whites are off... what t5 fixture are you using and how long is your tank?

 

[Mohawk]

If you want your colors to pop I got one word for you.,..,. Geisseman Actinic+ T5HO.,.,., IMO best looking bulbs Ive ever put over my tank as far as blues are concerned.., If youre playing with your lighting and have the time to sit,., I found this very informative.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3vdfkqOLtU

 

[erictorres0311]

ok thank you i will watch the video as soon as i get a chance ...so for most part get a t5 fixture and then switch out the bulbs with geisseman lights bulbs?...would any fixture be fine? how long of a fixture should i get ?

 

[rainbowclownfish]

T5 t5 t5