T-5 Bulb Mix Question

Stanfill Reef · 11-20-2006, 11:32 AM

I have a 6 bulb fixture over my 72-gal bowfront. It is about time to change the bulbs. I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on what mix of bulbs to use. I currently have:

2 Aquablue (60% Actinic/40% white; 11,000K)
1 Sun Lamp (6000K)
3 True Actinic

Do you think I should replace in kind or change the line-up?

afbengochea · 11-20-2006, 12:49 PM

I would probably throw in a blue+ bulb or 2 instead of the true actinic

hng · 11-20-2006, 01:06 PM

What are you keeping in your tank? What kinda look are you going for in your tank? White, blue, bluish white?

Stanfill Reef · 11-20-2006, 01:16 PM

I have a mix of hard and soft corals; SPS and LPS. I like a whiter look, but don't mind bluish white.

hng · 11-20-2006, 01:19 PM

Here's what I'd do from front to back:

actinic
aquablue plus
actinic
sun lamp
aquablue plus
actinic

afbengochea · 11-20-2006, 01:27 PM

its all personal preference and what type of corals u want to keep. Some bulbs give off more par than others. So take that into account.

hng · 11-20-2006, 01:36 PM

Armando's right on, change it if you don't like what you currently have. I like a bluish white color and that's kinda what I suggested above. If your tank is doing well with your current setup, maybe you shouldn't change it.