Aquaticlife t5 bulb replacements

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Mr._Bond, Jun 2, 2012.

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  1. Mr._Bond

    Mr._Bond Feather Duster

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    I've been running the stock aquaticlife t5 blue and white bulbs for a few months and am ready to replace them. It's a 4 bulb fixture and I'm wanting something that I can use the dusk/dawn type feature still but gives me a good light choice when they are all on as well. I've been wading through the many posts and have some ideas that I was hoping you all might chime in on and let me know what you think about. I want something not super blue, but not super white that would be good for a hammer, a branching leather, some mushrooms and yellow and green polyps. What I'm thinking is:
    Dusk/Dawn bulbs:
    2 ATI Blue Plus
    Day bulbs:
    1 ATI Aquablue special
    1 ATI Coral Plus
    (Or 2 Coral Plus)

    Thoughts?
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Good plan, I use and prefer the 2 Coral Plus route myself.
     
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  5. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    I use 2x blue plus-1special and 1 coral plus.[​IMG]