Help me understand T5 technology.... what Kelvin do I need?

[WyldFya]

The variegated plants are also dracaena species.

 

[AlaskaCajun]

Thats the ones with the white and green coloration right? I wonder why they sell that stuff at the LFS to put in your aquarium....

- Clint

 

[akskirmish]

Generally HO T5 fixtures have gaskets to seal the bulbs and electrical connections, thus avoiding the need for plexi. Glass blocks UV, which will slow growth.

All of my T5 HO fixtures have them.....

 

[akskirmish]

Thats the ones with the white and green coloration right? I wonder why they sell that stuff at the LFS to put in your aquarium....

- Clint

Once again our LFS know nothing.....And overpriced.....It's the luxury of living in Alaska

 

[WyldFya]

All of my T5 HO fixtures have them.....

A sign of a low quality T5 fixture.

 

[akskirmish]

A sign of a low quality T5 fixture.

Glad you seem to think---Many of the reviews say different...

Everyone has there opinions----Just glad you could form yours when not even knowing what I got----I got all high dollar CO2 setup and lighting...

 

[WyldFya]

Glad you seem to think---Many of the reviews say different...

Everyone has there opinions----Just glad you could form yours when not even knowing what I got----I got all high dollar CO2 setup and lighting...

The removal of the gaskets in the design is the sign of a low quality fixture. This is not opinion, it is fact. By removing the gaskets, the light has to have a barrier to keep moisture out. This barrier is usually glass or plexi glass. Both of which will distort the light to an extent, and both of which block a good amount of light. There is a reason why every single high tech reef, and every high tech planted tank has no hood. Do some research. Just because you paid high dollar, does not mean you got the best. Those gaskets are what prevent moisture (which aquariums have been known to produce some moisture) from getting into the electrical connections of the bulbs. This is why cheap incandescent hoods that have no barrier go through bulbs every 2 weeks to a month.

 

[akskirmish]

The removal of the gaskets in the design is the sign of a low quality fixture. This is not opinion, it is fact. By removing the gaskets, the light has to have a barrier to keep moisture out. This barrier is usually glass or plexi glass. Both of which will distort the light to an extent, and both of which block a good amount of light. There is a reason why every single high tech reef, and every high tech planted tank has no hood. Do some research. Just because you paid high dollar, does not mean you got the best. Those gaskets are what prevent moisture (which aquariums have been known to produce some moisture) from getting into the electrical connections of the bulbs. This is why cheap incandescent hoods that have no barrier go through bulbs every 2 weeks to a month.

Here ya go-----
You go an educate yourself man-----I have done the research----
They will disagree with you----There is other options out their...
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1212376

 

[WyldFya]

Here ya go-----
You go an educate yourself man-----I have done the research----
They will disagree with you----There is other options out their...
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1212376

If you've done your research, then you would know that lights need a physical barrier to run over an aquarium, be it a gasket, or glass/plexi. Most kids will also learn in 5th grade, that glass blocks and distort light. This isn't rocket science, this is basic stuff. I have not only research, but I have discussed with many other keepers, both reef and planted, and have studied it myself, seeing what the difference in growth was with and without glass. So before you go acting like some high and mighty parrot, consider that I have put years into planted tanks, and know what does and does not work.

 

[akskirmish]

If you've done your research, then you would know that lights need a physical barrier to run over an aquarium, be it a gasket, or glass/plexi. Most kids will also learn in 5th grade, that glass blocks and distort light. This isn't rocket science, this is basic stuff. I have not only research, but I have discussed with many other keepers, both reef and planted, and have studied it myself, seeing what the difference in growth was with and without glass. So before you go acting like some high and mighty parrot, consider that I have put years into planted tanks, and know what does and does not work.

Wow-
Like I haven't---
Seems like you have a narrow mind Sir.....And think only your research is right....

Obviously I see we are not going to go ne where here----
The link I provided-Has much good info-And has many opinions on what was discussed here.....And has been tried and true...Sorry you have a narrow mind man....

Have a good day.....