Bulb Reccomendations

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Sharkbate, Aug 6, 2010.

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  1. Sharkbate

    Sharkbate Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Im upgrading to 4 bulb (t5) fixture and leaning toward ATI bulbs. Im looking for blue and red spectrums, with one being dedicated for zooxanthella growth. Any bulb brand and combination suggestions?
     
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  3. 2in10

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    2 ATI Blue Plus, 1 ATI Aquablue Special and 1 UVL Actinic White.
     
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    Sharkbate Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thanks 2in10 ....I was thinking something similar. I just read a 2008 thread from Dr Fragenstein ....quoted...

    "G-Man makes a 6700k bulb-your "yellow" daylight, an aquablue+, which believe it or not is white, an actinic + that is a "blue" but not heavy and still puts out great PAR, and a TRUE actinic, supposedly the only true actinic T5 on the market"

    ...Im sure some bulb technology has changed since '08. What are your thoughts?
     
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    K+ 2in10 always willing to help out and seems to know his bulbs!
     
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    Another guru on another forum gives this out as a recommendation and I have used and can attest to its quality and color. It will make all of your colors come out well and give good growth.