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Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Dingo, Feb 1, 2010.

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  1. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    i could go UVL aquablue and KZ fiji purple, i think the colors will be amazing... but thats a blow to my PAR.
    not that its a big deal, i have a 250W halide haha
     
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  3. hanginten

    hanginten Astrea Snail

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    I'm in the same boat as you, but basically double the lights. 2x250 HM and 4x54 T5.

    I went with:
    2x ATI Blue Plus
    1x UVL Super Actinic
    1x KZ Fiji Purple

    I'll let you know how color and growth turns out.
     
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    Dingo Giant Squid

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    do yo uhave them in yet? what do you think of them?
     
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    yeah i saw that a while ago but its always nicee to see the new posts... thanks for the link
     
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    hanginten Astrea Snail

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    Here they are, 1st image is 2 10K 250DE Reeflux bulbs with generic 'actinic' lighting. The 2nd is 2 10K 250DE Reeflux with 2 ATI Blue+, Fiji Purple and UVL Super Actinic.

    The overall look is a lot more purple, perhaps too purple for me. But the yellows/red/greens pop much more. I may swap in another ATI Blue+.

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