The Benefits of Using T5/LED Hybrid Lighting for Your Reef Tank

http://mdshop.us/1pBORGH A hybrid of T5 and LED lighting is considered by many hobbyists to be the ultimate reef aquarium lighting solution because you get the best of both technologies: the rich features, efficiency, control and fluorescence of LED combined with the proven color-enhancing performance of T5. In today's episode, we'll take a closer look at a DIY hybrid that uses two EcoTech Marine XR30w fixtures with a four bulb T5 HO Retrofit Kit from AquaticLife to illuminate a 150 gallon mixed reef tank. READ BLOG POST (with full video transcript): http://mdshop.us/1SFpsmF READ BLOG POSTS ABOUT THIS PROJECT: http://mdshop.us/1Mcbbf1 VIEW "AQUARIUM LIGHTING" VIDEO PLAYLIST: http://mdshop.us/1Ra0JMn BUY LED LIGHTING: http://mdshop.us/1LV9l7i BUY T5 LIGHTING: http://mdshop.us/1RaC447 Thank you so much for watching! If you found this video tutorial helpful, please like, share and subscribe to help us spread the word. Until next time, take care happy reefkeeping!

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http://mdshop.us/1pBORGH A hybrid of T5 and LED lighting is considered by many hobbyists to be the ultimate reef aquarium lighting solution because you get the best of both technologies: the rich features, efficiency, control and fluorescence of LED combined with the proven color-enhancing performance of T5. In today's episode, we'll take a closer look at a DIY hybrid that uses two EcoTech Marine XR30w fixtures with a four bulb T5 HO Retrofit Kit from AquaticLife to illuminate a 150 gallon mixed reef tank. READ BLOG POST (with full video transcript): http://mdshop.us/1SFpsmF READ BLOG POSTS ABOUT THIS PROJECT: http://mdshop.us/1Mcbbf1 VIEW "AQUARIUM LIGHTING" VIDEO PLAYLIST: http://mdshop.us/1Ra0JMn BUY LED LIGHTING: http://mdshop.us/1LV9l7i BUY T5 LIGHTING: http://mdshop.us/1RaC447 Thank you so much for watching! If you found this video tutorial helpful, please like, share and subscribe to help us spread the word. Until next time, take care happy reefkeeping!

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for The Benefits of Using T5/LED Hybrid Lighting for Your Reef Tank

Carlos Perez
Carlos Perez - 7 years ago
I need help choosing a light fixture for my tank I have a 525xl Red Sea aquarium and I’m planning on going with a mix reef I was wonder what would be the best way to go and how many lights if I go led would I need
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies - 7 years ago
We have a ton of great options. Personally I love the Kessil, Radion and AI brand LED lights. Three of the AI Hydra 26 would be a great option.

http://mdshop.us/2rb9hre
Chris Hunt
Chris Hunt - 7 years ago
great!
Harold Mosher
Harold Mosher - 7 years ago
so a quick question i have a 30 gallon tank from petco is is 30 inches. my question is for my reef tank what lights could i buy that would sit on my glass top . new to salt water and reef tanks.
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies - 7 years ago
The AquaMaxx Prism is a great choice to mount on the edges of your tank. Check it out below!

http://mdshop.us/2i6PedR
PRFishGirl
PRFishGirl - 7 years ago
I was looking on your website for those exact aquatic life retro fit t5s but I couldn't find them
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies - 7 years ago
That specific kit has actually no longer available on our site but can still be found on Aquaticlife's. The kit actually only includes the ballast and endcaps for the T5s, so it is very flexible but can take a little effort to setup. If you are looking for more of a complete fixture, we still have a number of other retrofit kits available.
Javier Ortiz
Javier Ortiz - 7 years ago
I am currently running just an LED light on my 60 Gal. tank and I am inquiring about running a hybrid light as such with t5 lighting. I have a two part question. First can I run two T5s and my LED light to be have successful growth and color in my corals? I have the Marine Orbit LED light, that's why I'm looking to run T5s also, is there a such fixture I can use? I'd gladly except any feedback from anyone. Thanks!
Mxnick887
Mxnick887 - 8 years ago
Do you happen to know which t5 bulbs he used for supplement? Almost looks like Actinic
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies - 8 years ago
I know he changes it up, but it is definitely a combination of deep blue and actinic bulbs. I would suggest looking at the ATI and Giesemann brand lamps. Both are linked below.

http://mdshop.us/1Mlehm4
Pedro Alves
Pedro Alves - 8 years ago
hii friends, nice video! I add 4x54w T5 to my led vertex sr360. tell me,
in your opinion can i turn off the white leds and keep the blue and RB
at 100% or keep some intensity in the white? regards
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies - 8 years ago
+Pedro Alves In combination with full spectrum T5 lamps, it is perfectly suitable to cut down the white LED's.
Jonathan Arenas Marin
Jonathan Arenas Marin - 8 years ago
That combination of bulbs is good for hard corals
Ahmet Yasar
Ahmet Yasar - 8 years ago
do you have a DIY video to make hybrid system with your products
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies - 8 years ago
+Ahmet Yasar So far this is our only video for Hybrid Lighting, however, our Customer Service team is happy to help you and feel free to give us a call or email.

1-800-566-3474
customercare@marinedepot.com

10. comment for The Benefits of Using T5/LED Hybrid Lighting for Your Reef Tank

Scott Bogner
Scott Bogner - 8 years ago
You can also do the new E5 lamps! ;) They are VERY nice!

http://www.euroquatics.com/e5-lamps/
Steve Ross
Steve Ross - 8 years ago
good timing on the video :) I'm doing this on my tank too.  I'm just not clear on how I'd go about setting the timer on the T5s.  The video states his T5s are on for 4 hours - how did he come to that decision?  Thanks for the great info!
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies - 8 years ago
+Steve Ross FROM JOE: "There is really no ‘right’ way for this. The reasoning behind my decision is to use the energy efficient LED lights  for as long as possible. With enough intensity keep the corals alive and healthy. The 4 hours of T5’s are used to give corals that extra boost in coloration and growth."
Tetra84
Tetra84 - 8 years ago
do you know what model T5 fixtures he used specifically? I'm considering doing the same but with 24" bulbs, but it looks like most of the fixtures on MD have legs or don't seem very compact.
Jeffry Johnston
Jeffry Johnston - 8 years ago
+Tetra84 Joe used this AquaticLife 4 bulb retrofit kit: http://mdshop.us/1nDgNsf (It includes the ballast, pre-wired endcaps and lamp clips with screws... just missing reflectors)
Tetra84
Tetra84 - 8 years ago
+Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies I already have 2 Radion fixtures, so I was just looking for ways to supplement with t5.
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies - 8 years ago
+Tetra84 The silver fixture in the video is an ATI brand fixture. We stock the Sunpower model linked below which will work out great and the aluminum housing makes it fairly easy to attach an LED strip with just a bit of ingenuity.

http://mdshop.us/1pkzDpO
GENISIS1TWENTYONE
GENISIS1TWENTYONE - 8 years ago
Love my led/t5 combo. Best lighting option in my opinion
Ted R.
Ted R. - 8 years ago
The current T5/led fixtures cost a small fortune and that's a sin. It's 2016 for crap sake.
TheMirelyght
TheMirelyght - 8 years ago
+Ted Regnerus yah its like a grand for ati's....how ridiculous is that?
Doug Stecklein
Doug Stecklein - 8 years ago
I just started considering adding t5s to my LEDs in the hopes that my corals would regain their colors. I like the wood frame idea to enclose the lights.
Tim Lu
Tim Lu - 6 years ago
We are factory in China.We can talk this business if you would like. Email:sales18@seegree.com
Brad Downs
Brad Downs - 8 years ago
marine depot love your videos. Tanks alot
915Mang
915Mang - 8 years ago
Josephs Tanks is nice, Does he still have the 34g?
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies
Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies - 8 years ago
+915Mang He has a few tanks and I believe the 34 gallon can be seen in our recent video on Flame Wrasses linked below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw5_9D6f5Yk

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