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Old 02-14-2009, 10:00 PM   #1
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What t-5 bulbs should I buy?


I have a 48" Nova extreme 8x54W T-5 fixture that I need to replace the bulbs on. My tank is a 60g long reef with a lot of SPS corals. What would be the best bulbs to get for my coral, to bring out the colors and help them to grow faster?
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Old 02-14-2009, 11:40 PM   #2
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I like ATI bulbs, and personally prefer the 12kK color and above. Does that unit have individual reflectors? If not, that would be a good move if you want to really increase light output and get better coral growth.
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Old 02-14-2009, 11:56 PM   #3
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how many atinics and daylight bulbs should I run? I currently have 4 of each.
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Old 02-15-2009, 09:56 AM   #4
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I run 3 blue plus, 3 aqua blue, and 2 actinics, which I'm pleased with.
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I concur with Chri, I really like the ATI bulbs as well.
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Old 02-15-2009, 10:07 AM   #6
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Do you like a bluer or a whiter look?
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Old 02-15-2009, 11:35 AM   #7
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ATI gets my vote. other bulbs that i have used before and really started to like for there actinics is geismann (sp). They tended to make my tank look a really nice crisp blue, if your into that color.
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Old 02-15-2009, 01:45 PM   #8
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ATI or Geismann, Both are excellant bulbs. For a good cheap alternative you can try the URI bulbs, they are built pretty good and have nice color to them.
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Old 02-15-2009, 11:02 PM   #9
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What is the difference between actinic 420nm and 460nm, which is better?
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Old 02-17-2009, 08:36 PM   #10
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I also have that same fixture, but with a 75 gallon. I'm looking to change out my lights because i need something different for my SPS. I like blue, but not completely. Any other combinations of T5's anyone is using?
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Old 02-19-2009, 11:06 AM   #11
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I have the ATI Blue+'s and aquablue, plus I have an aquasun, too so it's quite as blue.
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I run 4-ATI aquablue specials & 2 Giesemann actinic plus...I like the color it's a blue/white.

As for 420 vs. 460...420nm will generally cause more fluorescing but it's too pink for me...460nm has a little more PAR and is much more blue...the Giesemann actinic plus I run is 40% actinic & 60% blue...nice fluerescence but also very blue in color.
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Old 02-19-2009, 10:06 PM   #13
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Do you know anything about the ATI pro color bulbs? are they good to have one of?
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Do you know anything about the ATI pro color bulbs? are they good to have one of?
I don't care for them personally...too yellow...some folks like one to pull some of the orange/reds out of stuff...in an 8 bulb config, one might be OK...Giesemann makes a "Midday" that is similar...there is also a UV bulb that is a little less yellow IIRC called "Auqasun".
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