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BillyZ
Aquarium Advice Addict
nice aquascaping!
reefrunner69
Aquarium Advice Addict
Seems pretty bright!!
kevin e-mailed you a pic too will def be posting more pics hope my photo and computer skills get a bit better i have a few problems with them....love the light would still go with the 6 for the flexibility and can you please answer ff question on the lumen info i get lost on that stuff. ff it is like standing in the sunshine that is all i know.
FF, the wattage of each lamp is 54W...however, wattage is not what is important - lumens (or light output is). The fixture Lori bought from us has a fixture efficiency of 101.3%.
To give you give an idea in terms of lumen efficiency, energy efficiency, and overall light output, here is a comparison chart based on facts (I have not found a lighting photometric report specifically from an aquarium lighting company):
The SKR Aqualux T5HO has a lumen efficiency of 101.3%
the highest lumen efficiency of a 400W MH that I have ever seen is 83.3%. - Lithonia THD400MA16 ( a non aquarium fixture - I would use the specs of aquarium lighting but I have not found any photometric reports yet)
MH System with 83.3% efficiency
458 Watts
Max Lamp Lumens = 36,000
Fixture Lumens = 36,000 * .833 = 29988 lumens
Lumens per watt = 29988 / 454 = 65.5 Lumens per watt
T5HO System with (6) 54W T5 HO with 101.3% efficiency
360 Watts
Max Lamp Lumens = 30,000
Fixture Lumens = 30,000 * 1.013 = 30,390 lumnes
Lumens per watt = 30,390 / 360 = 84.41 lumens per watt
Obviously, the advantage of having 6 T5 lamps vs. 1 400W MH is the fact you can have switcing cycles, variable lamp types, an intense light source over the length of the tank for even distribution, less heat, no color shifting, longer lamp life cycle, better lumen maintenance (the T5HO will maintain about 93% of its light power over the life of the lamp which is about 20,000 hours)
If you have any other questions, feel free to email me at kalvarez@skrenergy.com
To give you give an idea in terms of lumen efficiency, energy efficiency, and overall light output, here is a comparison chart based on facts (I have not found a lighting photometric report specifically from an aquarium lighting company):
The SKR Aqualux T5HO has a lumen efficiency of 101.3%
the highest lumen efficiency of a 400W MH that I have ever seen is 83.3%. - Lithonia THD400MA16 ( a non aquarium fixture - I would use the specs of aquarium lighting but I have not found any photometric reports yet)
MH System with 83.3% efficiency
458 Watts
Max Lamp Lumens = 36,000
Fixture Lumens = 36,000 * .833 = 29988 lumens
Lumens per watt = 29988 / 454 = 65.5 Lumens per watt
T5HO System with (6) 54W T5 HO with 101.3% efficiency
360 Watts
Max Lamp Lumens = 30,000
Fixture Lumens = 30,000 * 1.013 = 30,390 lumnes
Lumens per watt = 30,390 / 360 = 84.41 lumens per watt
Obviously, the advantage of having 6 T5 lamps vs. 1 400W MH is the fact you can have switcing cycles, variable lamp types, an intense light source over the length of the tank for even distribution, less heat, no color shifting, longer lamp life cycle, better lumen maintenance (the T5HO will maintain about 93% of its light power over the life of the lamp which is about 20,000 hours)
If you have any other questions, feel free to email me at kalvarez@skrenergy.com
gooyferret
Aquarium Advice FINatic
alrmc, are u able to get some pics of the moonlights i would like to be able to see them on a tank. I heard they look awesome I heard it looks like a very dull attinic glow, but havent had the privilege of seeing it in person.
dustybrannum
Aquarium Advice Freak
They look like they are doing a good job in illumination. Where can you purchase them and how do they compare in price?
new to usa fixture:
www.skrenergy.com
bulbs www.reefgeek.com
very bright pros and cons to all the dif lighting mh is recommended pretty much across the board for corals and clams,and t-5s are new so far there has been alot of success with them the best part of the t-5 imo is the bulbs last way longer and the electric costs are lower. only time will tell. it is probably the decision i worked on the hardest for this tank and so far i am more than happy.
www.skrenergy.com
bulbs www.reefgeek.com
very bright pros and cons to all the dif lighting mh is recommended pretty much across the board for corals and clams,and t-5s are new so far there has been alot of success with them the best part of the t-5 imo is the bulbs last way longer and the electric costs are lower. only time will tell. it is probably the decision i worked on the hardest for this tank and so far i am more than happy.
Lori, actually the link the the fixture you have is www.skronline.com - then click the SKR Aqualux logo. Thanks
gooyferret
Aquarium Advice FINatic
Lori can we get some pics of the moonlights, and new pics with all 6 bulbs lite?
Thanks!
Thanks!
