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chark
Wed, 13th Aug 2008, 09:16 PM
I received my new 10 bulb ATI Powermodule T5 light. Much better than my old pieced together lights. Color is good. Very bright.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm15/cwharkey/DSCF2543.jpg

Thanks John at KingFish for all the help.

Cecil
Iplantz
Wed, 13th Aug 2008, 09:22 PM
Very nice! Loving that color too! What wattage are those bulbs? How long is that fixture?
chark
Wed, 13th Aug 2008, 09:36 PM
All 48" 54 w T5 over a 60"x30" aquarium.

Front
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue
ATI Actinic
ATI Blue Plus
KZ Fiji Purple
KZ New Coral Light
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Actinic
ATI Aquablue
ATI Blue Plus
Back

Cecil
copperband
Wed, 13th Aug 2008, 10:04 PM
I love the color. T5's give great color but dont heat up the water like metal halides do!!
cpreefguy
Wed, 13th Aug 2008, 10:41 PM
Great fixture. I have really enjoyed mine
LoneStar
Thu, 14th Aug 2008, 04:29 AM
Its a great fixture. One of the best for T-5's
cpreefguy
Fri, 7th Nov 2008, 11:09 PM
Any updates on this tank?
chark
Fri, 7th Nov 2008, 11:52 PM
Updates...
I have bought a few more corals and had some trouble. I bought some SPS and put them at mid level in the tank. I had what must be coral bleaching. The first one died and I did not know why. The flesh came off the coral, I thought it might be RTN. I do not have much experience just trying to learn and take it slow. After a few months I bought more from some one with MH. Saw more bleaching and moved them to the bottom. They are now comming back. The light on the PowerModule must be stronger than people think. From what I had read and everyone seems to think they are not as bright as MH. I did not expect this problem. I have better luck with the hairy millis. I do like the PowerModule but will have to be careful aclimating the corals to the light. Any suggestions?

The corals are growing slow. Testing often and just bought chemicals from Bulk Reef Supply to start 2 part dosing. I will post pictures later.

Cecil
cpreefguy
Fri, 7th Nov 2008, 11:57 PM
The Powermodule is very bright, especially yours @ 10 bulbs. If you think the corals are not doing well due to the intense light, maybe turning half of the bulbs off for a few days when you acquire new corals and acclimate them to your intense lighting. Also, starting them off at the bottom and moving them up gradually is a good idea.