t8 actinics... [Archive] - Saltwater Aquariums - Reef Tanks Online Discussion

gizmo

11-26-2002, 02:09 PM

Just got my t5s. Now I need to run some actinics. Anyone have experience with the T8 actinics? Do they make true actinics for T8s and who makes them? Looking for the ~48" ones.

--Tony

Irisservice

11-26-2002, 02:14 PM

I to was looking for them but only found T12 and PC True 03 So i went with the PC's which are really like Dual T6's or T8's. Which i got from www.hellolights.com

gizmo

11-26-2002, 02:28 PM

Yeah, I got the PCs right now. I just want to try overdriving the T8s side by side with my T5s. I saw some at marinedepot but wanted some opinions on which ones are the best.

--T

Irisservice

11-26-2002, 03:02 PM

I don't see t8 on marinedepot.com

gizmo

11-26-2002, 03:10 PM

It's here:
http://www.marinedepot.com/a_lt_fl_zm.asp?CartId=
Seems that alot of people use Zoomed.

--T

Irisservice

11-26-2002, 03:12 PM

Check this out!!
Read the Faq
http://www.hellolights.com/4812acblu03f.html

GreatBarrierReefer

11-26-2002, 08:45 PM

U can get T8 Actinics through Sylvania Lighting Co or there is the Hagen Marine glo which is a T8 actinic, might be different in the States, nearly all our lamps are T8 in Oz, the only T12 i get is the Phillips TLD 03 actinic.

vpham97

12-01-2002, 03:19 AM

http://www.icecapinc.com/famaarticle2.htm

T8 Actinic are available at Petco. As far as I know, they only come in Actinic Blue. These bulbs are likely made by Sylvania. You might see them under the brand name of Zoomed. If you're in the Austin, TX area, you can get them from Aquatek Fish Store (Tunze USA.)

I'm using four bulbs on my Icecap 660. Two Home Depot 65K Daylight Deluxe($6 for both), and 1 URI SuperActinic VHO, and 1 Osram Actinic Blue.

The t8 actinic blue are very bright compare to the URI SuperActinic.

http://www.swt.edu/~xp42012/2002/120-no~1.jpg (I'm sorry for the incomplete picture due to stat errors(whatever that means.)[/url]

gizmo

12-01-2002, 02:52 PM

Yeah, I bought 2 zooMed 48" actinic from marinedepot on Friday. I'll fire them up and let you know what they look like with the T5s.

--Tony

Irisservice

12-01-2002, 05:52 PM

Thanks keeps us up to date

volitan

12-03-2002, 06:54 AM

I have a 48" actinic T8 tube.. it's over my 55 getting 64 watts thrown at it.. it is super bright.. (overwatted electronic T8 ballast)

gizmo

12-03-2002, 03:00 PM

Wow, the setup is awesome. I fired them up last night. Running 2 T5(46.5"), 2 T8 (48") with an icecap660. Ran it for about 2 hrs. It is definitely alot brighter than my 4x55 watt PC. It's running all day today so I'll check on the heat tonight. If I can get back my digital camera, I'll snap a shot of the tank with before and after.

--Tony

Irisservice

12-03-2002, 03:02 PM

yeah I love to see photos of both the tank and the light setup.