Hello all!
I am in the planning stages of a new tank build and I am going to implement a LED t5 hybrid lighting. I am considering using dimmable t5s connected to a 0 - 10 v on a hydros controller. Alternatively I could just use regular t5 with my LEDS and "ramp them up" by turning on one bulb at a time throughout the day. The tank is going to be 125 gallon mixed reef (mostly LPS with some SPS at the top) at 72 in long with 3 AI prime reef HD lights paired with the t5s. For the dimmable option, I was planning on 4 x 36 in LET dimmable bulbs since they don't have a dimmable 72 in option. This would allow for 4 controlled bulbs running the length of the aquarium:
For the regular t5 option, I could use the same combination of 36 in lights to create 4 t5 bulbs at 72 in. I could also try and get away with the 60 in option but looking for opinions on that:
The main questions I have:
1. Dimmable vs. non dimmable t5: which do you think is the better option here?
2. I know you can connect the dimmable t5s to the hydros controller, but does anyone know how to actually so this? I found online on the site saying that you need to use a 0 to 10 v quad cable (https://www.coralvuehydros.com/product-support/hydros-control/add-light-0-10v/). I am a novice at electronics and connecting these so any help or advice is appreciated.
Thanks!
Orsini
I am in the planning stages of a new tank build and I am going to implement a LED t5 hybrid lighting. I am considering using dimmable t5s connected to a 0 - 10 v on a hydros controller. Alternatively I could just use regular t5 with my LEDS and "ramp them up" by turning on one bulb at a time throughout the day. The tank is going to be 125 gallon mixed reef (mostly LPS with some SPS at the top) at 72 in long with 3 AI prime reef HD lights paired with the t5s. For the dimmable option, I was planning on 4 x 36 in LET dimmable bulbs since they don't have a dimmable 72 in option. This would allow for 4 controlled bulbs running the length of the aquarium:
Dimmable T5 HO Miro-4 Retrofit Kit
Add to your canopy with the Dimmable Miro-4 T5 High Output Retrofit Kit from LET Lighting. Having the ability to dim your T5 lamps will give you the same dimming control of LED lighting, while having a tried and true lighting source. Retrofit kits give you the flexibility to add T5 lamps...
www.bulkreefsupply.com
For the regular t5 option, I could use the same combination of 36 in lights to create 4 t5 bulbs at 72 in. I could also try and get away with the 60 in option but looking for opinions on that:
T5 HO Miro-4 Retrofit Kit
Add to your canopy with the Miro-4 T5 High Output Retrofit Kit from LET Lighting. Retrofit kits give you the flexibility to add T5 lamps virtually to any tank, while keeping a low overall cost. T5 lighting can either be the main light source or supplemental light to another light source like LED...
www.bulkreefsupply.com
The main questions I have:
1. Dimmable vs. non dimmable t5: which do you think is the better option here?
2. I know you can connect the dimmable t5s to the hydros controller, but does anyone know how to actually so this? I found online on the site saying that you need to use a 0 to 10 v quad cable (https://www.coralvuehydros.com/product-support/hydros-control/add-light-0-10v/). I am a novice at electronics and connecting these so any help or advice is appreciated.
Thanks!
Orsini