New T5 bulbs

[fishypets]

Cecil,

Here's what you do:

Replace all ten bulbs at the same time.

Raise the power module up 5-8 inches higher than what it is now.

Shorten you photoperiod by 30% for the first week.

After week one lower the P.M. 3-4 inches and increase the p.p. by 15%

After week two lower the P.M. to its original position and photo period.

Next step sit back and enjoy your new lights!

[chark]

Thanks everyone. I put all the bulbs in and raised it to about 15" above the water. I will also shorten the photo period.

The color is a little yellow. I am going to buy 2 more blueplus and replacing one of the midday and one of the aquablue special. Will see then how it looks.

What is the recommend height over the water for t5's?

[fishypets]

Cecil,

I keep my P.M. about 8-10 inches above the water, my tank is also 28" tall. I can bleach sps out in the sand bed if I'm not careful. I found it useless to keep it lower, as salt creep start on the P.M. plus it heats the tank up more than needed.

I would bet most people stating T5's should be only inches above the water don't have a ATI Power Module. These are very strong lights!