FS: UVL T5 Bulbs 454

[RaysReef]

Product description:

It’s not everyday that the keystone fluorescent bulb maker Ultraviolet Lighting Co. (formerly URI) releases a new color flavor but the reefkeeping community is sure to take note of their latest production. Although the 75.25 bulb may have been received by ho-hum fanfare, we are very excited about the potential for the new 454 bulb. As you might have guesses, the 454 has an emission spectrum peak at 454nm which is smack dab in between the fluorescence excitation peaks of 420 and 470nm. Even if this bulb doesnt ping exact known fluorescence excitation peaks, this light should still bring out many colors which are largely under represented by most light spectrums available in the aquarium lighting market. We’ll report on the 454′s look once we get a couple review lamps over our tanks and the 454 in T5 and T12 is available now from UVL light bulb vendors.

I am currently using these bulbs on my Tek T5 6 bulb and I am very impressed with the "POP" I get. Don't get me wrong LED *Blues* still gives the best "POP" but these are probably the 2nd closest to them. I want to give you guys the opportunity to try these out as well. Feel free to setup an appointment with me to check them out at my shop to have a first hand look at how these light up.

Here are the pricing below:

Intro Pricing

2 ft- $21 ea.
3 ft- $22 ea.
4 ft- $23 ea.

10% off if you buy 4 or more.

If its time to replace your bulbs, I urge you to replace your atinics with these. You will be happy with the results.

Here is a color spectrum chart

http://reefbuilders.com/2009/03/19/454-bulb-uvl-aims-fill-420470nm-gap/

[Koletang]

Just ordered one for my biocube (nanotuners) along with 2 actinic whites. :)

[RaysReef]

Just ordered one for my biocube (nanotuners) along with 2 actinic whites. :)

haven't tried the PC version...:beerchug:

[Koletang]

Not PC..... T-5 :biggthumpup:

Upgrading to three t5s for 130 dollars should be here soon. Came with free UVLs!

[RaysReef]

cool, they gave u a choice of bulbs with the T5 kit?

[Koletang]

Yep, I am finding that hardly anyone knows about it the bulbs are really under 16".

I emailed customer service -

Question

Hi Nanotuners,

I am looking at your 3 x 24w T5-HO Barebones Retro - 18" to upgrade my biocube 29 gallon. My question is, will this retrofit kit fit inside of a biocube stock hood? I know biocube stock power compact bulbs are 16" and it says that your T5s are 18".

Thank you for your time.

Reply

Yes, these lamps fit just fine into a BC29 canopy. It is up to you to figure out how you want to mount the bulb clips, etc, but the lamps definitely do fit just fine. The lamps are really just over 16” in length. We call them 18” because they were originally meant as replacement lamps for 18” fixtures.

http://www.nanotuners.com/product_info.php?cPath=77&products_id=659

[RaysReef]

Again folks these are pre-orders for the bulbs. I will be placing an order next week and should be here in a few days. These prices will end Friday this week. :beerchug: get in on it *4+ saves $$$*

[KJoFan]

How many are you running in your 6 bulb Tek Ray?

[RaysReef]

How many are you running in your 6 bulb Tek Ray?

All 6 are 454 BULBS ;) I use to run...Atinic, Atinic +, Blue plus, fiji purple...now the 454 is the perfect mix for me. its more like a 22k look and all my corals are taking it in very well. Not worried about bleaching or browning out.

I haven't tried this on SPS/acros, I'll be using reefbrites once its all setup, not T5s for them.

I'm not saying to use all 454, but its a great option from your normal atinics or heck run all of them like I do. the 454 gives a more crisp HD look.

[KJoFan]

I am trying to figure what I would potentially want in my 6 bulb fixture. Right now it runs 3 AB Specials and 3 Blue+. I was wanting to change out at least one of the AB Specials to a Fiji Purple or some such thing but now wondering if I should give these a spin. :)

[RaysReef]

Honestly I didn't care so much for the Fiji purple, I just wanted a little hue to it and the 454 was a perfect match for my taste of both blue and the 420nm.

[Merkurfan]

All 6 are 454 BULBS ;) I use to run...Atinic, Atinic +, Blue plus, fiji purple...now the 454 is the perfect mix for me. its more like a 22k look and all my corals are taking it in very well. Not worried about bleaching or browning out.

I haven't tried this on SPS/acros, I'll be using reefbrites once its all setup, not T5s for them.

I'm not saying to use all 454, but its a great option from your normal atinics or heck run all of them like I do. the 454 gives a more crisp HD look.

I run them over the frag tanks at the shop. SPS/Acros seem to like a little more light so I run 2 indigo suns and 6 454's

[KJoFan]

Well I only have softies/LPS so SPS/Acro is a moot point for me. :beerchug:

Thanks for the input guys, too bad I can't just swing by Ray's and have a look-see at them. :)

[RaysReef]

Well I only have softies/LPS so SPS/Acro is a moot point for me. :beerchug:

Thanks for the input guys, too bad I can't just swing by Ray's and have a look-see at them. :)

you'll love the look it brings out in your LPS and softies ;) That's what I have these on right now.

[wbgnt]

maybe interested after i see your tank on friday

[David Grigor]

As Ray knows I've always been a big fan of UVL for VHOs and T5s ( Mostly just the Actinic/White until recently ).

I've been running 3 VHOS on my 29g, 1X 454 2X 75.25, I've been so impressed with how the anemones and LPS are doing, I'm gradually switching out my main show tanks T5 display to use all 3X 454( Blue+ for now until time to replace ) and 5X 75.25s. Phased in 2 75.25s will phase in the other 3 when existing Actinic/White get old.

[90ct]

Is it too late to order them now Ray? If not, I will take 4x48" bulbs.

Thanks,

Brian.

[Candi]

Ray...do you have any 4 footers of these in stock?

[RaysReef]

Ray...do you have any 4 footers of these in stock?

Got 4 of them in stock.