Combination of T5 Bulbs?

[MizTanks]

In a fixture of t5ho's 4x24 in a 26g bow front. What would be the best combination of bulbs to run to give the corals most of what they would need to be healthy?

[SaltCreeps]

it depends on what you are growing and what color you like but i would go with 1 10k 1 14k 2 20ks or 2 14ks and 2 20ks

[MizTanks]

it depends on what you are growing and what color you like but i would go with 1 10k 1 14k 2 20ks or 2 14ks and 2 20ks

Any specific color compo?

[MyNemesis]

I would go with 3 ATI Aqua Blue Plus and one Aqua Blue Special. These are great bulbs and have comparable PAR values. So, it is just a matter of personal preference as to the color you want. Two of each is a little white for me. I currently have four Blue Plus and two Blue Specials.

[MizTanks]

Thanks guys! Another question. Where on-line can I order these? Would A&M Aquatics have them? Our LFS orders from them if not then where?


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[MyNemesis]

They're about the best bulbs out there, most everyone carries them. www.aquacave.com has them for about $20.00 a bulb and reasonable shipping.

[MizTanks]

They're about the best bulbs out there, most everyone carries them. www.aquacave.com has them for about $20.00 a bulb and reasonable shipping.

I'm not seeing the ATI's. UV's? And some other name but no on the ATI's.


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[MizTanks]

Never mind I found em. So I'm looking at 3x12000k blue special and 1x blue plus. Sound good?

What are the purple and actinics for? There's no chart for them.

P.s. It's 4:40a.m. This shopping has me twisted inside out. But I am learning! My brain pain shows it :/

[lionhead]

If you talking about the purple bulb that ATI has, they just came out with it to compete with KZ fiji pink bulb. It is suppose to enhance your blues,purples and red pigments in your corals. I would not go with the purple bulb unless you are running more than 4 bulbs. I would stick with two blue+ and two blue specials and that will cover most of what you want to achieve.

[steve&mari]

Blue plus are attinc the aquablue spec.are a daylight bulb. 3blue plus 1aquablue spec. Is what I think ya are lookin for or 3blueplus and 1purple plus. Purple plus is also a daylight.