Thinking about adding T5s to my radions....heat?

[atlorange]

The main thing I love about LEDs is no heat issues. If I add 4 T5 bulbs either in a floating canopy or by retrofitting a T5 fixture will I have heat issues? A chiller is not an option.

 

[brandonmason]

I don't get any heat build up from my t5s. As long as there's adequate ventilation you'll be fine.

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[enderg60]

Umm....why?

LED's are more efficient and have better color....If you want more light, more LED's seems like a better option over T5's, especially if you have concerns about heat.

 

[bhodges82]

T5 offers better coverage and has proven growth benefits. I am also adding t5 to my radion setup, waiting for my waterproof ends to arrive so I can setup. What bulbs are you thinking about using?


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[snowmansnow]

Heat shouldn't be an issue. I agree with the other Brandon.
You may see SOME heat... but I don't believe it will be significant enough to matter


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[ff337]

One thing I noticed from switching from mh/t5s to all led is my heaters run almost constantly during the fall winter and spring to keep the tank at 78*. I tried 77* and same thing. I added t5 supplements to my frag tank. And same thing. So the amount of heat is negligible on my system. I did notice some corals have responded positively with growth and color.plus less shadowing

 

[Adam]

I'm running T5's & LED's, the T5's are on 4hrs a day at peak lighting and I dim the LED's down some while they're on to not over do it. Yes they will add some heat to the system but I don't think it's unmanageable and if the top of the tank/hood are well ventilated it's not bad at all. Everything in the tank seems happier when the T5's run. I see a higher PH rise when they run too, versus days they aren't on. This an only mean there is more photosynthesis happening while they're on.

 

[Trizzino]

Do it. My Radion and T5 combo has improved my coral growth than when i ran 100% led.

 

[atlorange]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I am definitely a LED guy. I have been running them since the original AI Sols came out. But I have seen some stunning SPS lately under T5s the colors just look a touch more vivid.

I will either do a floating canopy or modify a fixture to house my Radions.

Do you guys think I could remove the center bulbs/refectors and mount radions in the center of an ATI fixture?

 

[jvb89]

atlorange;1108054 wrote: Thanks for the feedback everyone. I am definitely a LED guy. I have been running them since the original AI Sols came out. But I have seen some stunning SPS lately under T5s the colors just look a touch more vivid.

I will either do a floating canopy or modify a fixture to house my Radions.

Do you guys think I could remove the center bulbs/refectors and mount radions in the center of an ATI fixture?

You probably could but I feel it being attached to the metal housing would keep more heat

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[outdrsyguy1]

personally also a fan of t5/led combo. Unless you fill the top with T5's it's usually not a huge heat gain. I think i have a few retrofit kits left over from my build (end caps/reflectors and power block).
If you want to barter a little for all those corals i'm coming for next week i'd be up for it. pm me if your interested.