let's talk about T-5's....

[MarvinsReef]

I really like the Geismann Pure actinic for a t5 that gets as close to VHO actinic as anything. Recently I tried a UVL 75/25 which is supposed to be in the 14k range. It does pull some of the reds and purples out. I really like it in combination with a Geismann actinic plus. The ATI blue plus seems to be one of the most popular bulbs around for bluish white light. I run 20k halides for my primary light so I only have 2 t5s running for supps. It doesn't give me alot of choices for broad spectrum combos.

Thanks bro for the input... I will be in the quest to find the best 6 bulb combo for my tank this winter....

Wish I could help, I made the jump straight from CF to HALIDES!! And I'm never taking a step back.

cool.. np...

[graphixx]

I too have never ran all t-5's I have used them to supplement my MH lighting... but it seems that the main problem is just getting the right combination of lights.

My new set up I would really like to go with just t-5's just because of less power being ran and the heat is not near as bad as with MH. I will just have to lurk on these posts and take notes

[MarvinsReef]

My new set up I would really like to go with just t-5's just because of less power being ran and the heat is not near as bad as with MH. I will just have to lurk on these posts and take notes

that's one of the main reasons I decided to try out all T5's... and the flexibility of adjust colors with a bulb change or two...

[ReeferRob]

I used to run this combo when my tank first went up. I selected the GE 65k for growth but found it to be too yellow for my liking.
2 x 24W ATI Blue Plus T5HO
1 x 24W 12000K ATI Aquablue Special T5HO
1 x 24W 6500K GE Starcoat Daylight T5 HO
1 x 24W UVL Super Actinic 420nm
I then quickly changed out the 65k for another Blue Special.
I have been extemely happy with this combo so far. Although, much like yourself Marvin, I am thinking of adding a KZ Fiji purple as I hear that the reds pop and pinks pop more.