6 bulb T5 upgrade. What ratio of bulbs?

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  1. texanjordan

    texanjordan Peppermint Shrimp

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    I have a Current USA 6 bulb T5 lighting system, and I want to replace my T5 tubes with the new Orphek LED Tubes. They come in 16-18k White
    and Royal Blue / UV / True Violet. What ratio of bulbs should I use? I was thinking 4 of the 16-18k bulbs and 2 of the other. What do you think?
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    That sounds like a good combination.
     
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  3. Matt Rogers

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    Moved to T5 board.
    If you got to Reef Lighting from navigation, I will be updating that soon.
     
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