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?


There is nothing like being a REEFER!

[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.


There is nothing like being a REEFER!

[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 :/

[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.

[MizTanks]

Thank you very much! By the time I'm done with this build, I just may be able to start helping others