CoralVue T5 Fixtures

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Does anyone have any experience with CoralVue Fixtures? http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/CV-T5LED244.html

I've got a 30" wide, 18" long, and 24" tall tank that I'm looking to light. I'm planning on just basic corals in this tank, nothing too hard to care for. I've got a brace going across the top middle of my tank, so the 150w MH light I have over it right now has to be offset to 1 side and it's just not doing it for me.

I like the design of the CoralVue fixture. Individual spider parabolic reflectors, and built in blue LED's for moonlight and additional daytime lighting. My concern is it's cooling capabilities, and how long the bulbs would last in the fixture.

They don't make a 30", so my options are the 24", and dealing with overhang and getting a 36" for the additional power. My question would be, would the 24" be enough light for basic corals and possible a clam that is on the easy side of light/care?

Thanks,

~Joe
 
Well, since I like the design, I ordered the setup. BUT, I ordered it to fit over my new 4 foot bowfront tank instead. the 4-bulb fixture arrives today, along with ATI bulbs. I'll post some info on it after I get it setup and running in case anyone else was interested in these fixtures.
 
Finally arrived today, thanks ups for the delay!

First impressions are great! Pretty solid on the build quality, though i think the feet could have used a tad more thickness. Individual parabolic reflectors over each t5 ensures as much par as possible is aimed down. The blue actinic leds are a fantastic touch! They definitely get washed out when all the t5s are on, but if you just have your actinic bulbs on they help add some shimmer. They really shine as moonlights though, really make the corals pop!

So far, pretty happy with everything but my bulb selection! Think i am going to add a purple in place of the ge or aquablue. Rig now its just too white for my taste.

Right now it goes:
Ati blue plus
Ati aqua blue
Ge 6500k
Ati blue plus
 
Good to hear. Glad Ure impressions are good. I think I am ordering there 6 bulb setup. Any recommendations on bulb selection?
 
@PrestonTX wrote:
Good to hear. Glad Ure impressions are good. I think I am ordering there 6 bulb setup. Any recommendations on bulb selection? said:
Really liking it so far. Got the ati blu + as actinics, and the aquablue/6500k as daylight bulbs. Running the actinics for 10 hours, and have daylights on for 7, an 8 hour stretch with 2 30 minute "cloud" breaks. Leds are on from when i wake up until i go to sleep. The corals are looking great, whether in the sand or up high.

As for bulbs, on a 6 bulb i think i personally would do 3 ati blue plusses, 1 ati aquablue, 1 ge 6500k, and one kz pink fiji.

There are some good threads on nanoreef forum with pics of various bulb setups, good place to start.
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Thanks for the good info. Since I'm new I really just want to start somewhere and I'll get my personal taste over time. The lights just confuse me. Thank you for taking the time for a great response. I know have a place to start.
 
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