4x54 T5 - Bulb Selection/Placement?

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  1. TruespeedEM1

    TruespeedEM1 Skunk Shrimp

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    So I ordered my mom a 4x54watt Coralife Lunar Fixture that comes with the moonlights. Currently she has the 2 bulb, and wants to keep things like clams and such and cant because of the current fixture she has. She has a standard 55gallon tank with 1-ATI Blue+ and 1-ATI Aqua Blue Special.

    I was thinking of putting:
    2-ATI Blue+
    1-ATI Aqua Blue Special
    1-ATI Purple Plus

    Does that sound good to you guys? If not what bulbs do you suggest? How would you place these in the fixture?
     
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  3. 2in10

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    Excellent choice, I have the same in my fixture.

    Position from front to back for a whiter look
    Blue +
    Aquablue
    Purple +
    Blue +

    switch the Purple + and Aquablue for a bluer look
     
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    same bulb set up I am running.
     
  5. TruespeedEM1

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    what kind of corals are you guys keeping with this bulb setup?
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I have SPS and clams with mine, in a mixed reef. I have some SPS that are 3/4 of the way down the tank. The fixture is almost 11" above the water line.
     
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    Nice, what size tank is that on?
     
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    Standard 75 gallons, 20" tall
     
  10. TruespeedEM1

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    ok, thats good to hear. She wants to keep some simple SPS and it sounds like its possible, plus clams and things of that nature
     
  11. TruespeedEM1

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    2in10, do you have the light fixture hanging?