crimsonvice Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I love my Ocean Revive t247 leds, but have been wanting to add some supplemental t5s to the front and back. I have eyeballed the Aquaticlife hybrid for some time, but the standard brackets would not fit the 10.5" Ocean Revive. However, Aquaticlife came out with additional brackets that will expand the unit to 24" wide allowing the middle space to accommodate led units up to 12" wide. Thanks to the wonderful team at @MarineDepot I was able to get the extended end brackets and two sets of two center rail mounts, and well obviously the 48" Aquaticlife Hybrid fixture. The following pictures show the 24" end plates and mounting brackets. I was hoping it would pretty much be plug and play, but I ran into a small hang up. The Ocean Revive mounting studs on the fixture are slightly larger than the space provided on the 24" mounting bracket. To fix the issue, I centered the lights in the Aquaticlife fixture and marked where the Ocean Revive mounting studs lined up on the mounting bracket. I don't have a drill press, so I used some C-clamps and a block of wood and drilled out the bracket slightly, so the stud would fit. Making sure to wear all my personal protective gear of course! I then used 10mm nuts to secure the Ocean Revives to the mounting bracket. I mounted everything up and I have to say I am pretty happy so far. With everything assembled the unit is a little heavy (guesstimating ~35-45lbs), so make sure you have everything anchord well if you are suspending it from the ceiling. I am currently running: 1. Ati Aquablue special 2. Giesemann Actinic blue 3. Giesemann Super Purple 4. Ati Blue Plus I hope to get the club par meter within the next few weeks and get some par readings. I really wanted to eliminate some of the shadowing I was getting in the front of my tank and under my overhangs. So far it looks to be doing the job! Anyone have any suggestions on breaking in bulbs/ acclimating coral to t5? jeff70 and MarineDepot 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I didn't realize they held 4 bulbs! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Thanks! We will see how it does. There is more light spill, but I am okay with that. Overall pretty pleased so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I’ve always heard good things about led/t5 combos. I’m sure this setup will do well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 That's what I am hoping. I need more coral growth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 7:58 AM, crimsonvice said: That's what I am hoping. I need more coral growth! I know it’s only been a weekish. But anything opening up better? Looking any different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 4 hours ago, Joe said: I know it’s only been a weekish. But anything opening up better? Looking any different? I haven't noticed anything super crazy. When I turned them on, I did notice some spots on coral that were pale. Now those sections are no longer shadowed and are coloring up slightly. Nothing overly crazy at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 Snagged the club par meter. jeff70 and Flounder 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flounder Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 How long do you run this intensity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 Led blue 90% 9-10 Led white 75% 930-730 T5 noon-630 8 hours ago, Flounder said: How long do you run this intensity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 2 hours ago, crimsonvice said: Led blue 90% 9-10 Led white 75% 930-730 T5 noon-630 Wow, that is a ton more than I have been running. I have been considering inching up really slowly, I think you may have pushed me over the edge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 Don't bleach them on my account. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 @crimsonvice I know this thread is over a year old. But came up in a google search, ain’t that cool. Lol. How did this ever work out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 15 hours ago, Joe said: @crimsonvice I know this thread is over a year old. But came up in a google search, ain’t that cool. Lol. How did this ever work out? It worked out great. The ocean revives grow everything, and the t5s was just that much more to add par and additional light to shaded areas. The only complaint, if you want to call it a complaint is that it makes the fixture 24" wide. You have a lot of spilled light if you have a 24" wide tank. Otherwise, it has been fantastic. Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, crimsonvice said: It worked out great. The ocean revives grow everything, and the t5s was just that much more to add par and additional light to shaded areas. The only complaint, if you want to call it a complaint is that it makes the fixture 24" wide. You have a lot of spilled light if you have a 24" wide tank. Otherwise, it has been fantastic. You still running it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 The t5 yes, but switched out the Ocean Revives for GHL Mitras. Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 4 hours ago, crimsonvice said: The t5 yes, but switched out the Ocean Revives for GHL Mitras. Are the Mitras any better at growing out coral than the OR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 Just now, Joe said: Are the Mitras any better at growing out coral than the OR? Nope. Not at all. Just more features. Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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