Advice on T5 Bulbs

I'm going to pick up a new Nova Extreme Pro 6x54!!!!!! Seems like there is a great selection of spectrums out there. You've got:

Actinic White - 12000K
Aquasun - 10000K (tri-band phosphors)
Super Actinic - 420nm (100% blue spectrum)
Reef White - 10000K
Reef Blue Actinic
Daylight SlimPaq - 10000k
Actinic SlimPaq - 420nm Actinic
Actinic SlimPaq - 460nm Actinic
SlimPaq - 6700K
*Dr.s Foster & Smith 25th Anniversary Catalog
What does it all mean? What combinations would be best in a 75g reef 18'' deep?

As always, karma for the help. Thanks

 

10 or 11k for your daylight daylight and super actinic for your actinics

 

+1 i would do 4 whites and 2 blues

 

There are a few types of white. The reef white has blue phosphurs. the aquasun and slimpaq are a "true" white.

 

I like the hint of blue, so I ended up using an ATI aqua blue special, which is like most other companies white bulb!

EDIT: So I use 4 of the specials, one actinic and another called a pro-colour.

 

Cool, I'm going to look at using 4 daylight 2 white 1 reef 1 actinic white. And 2 420nm actinics

 

Best thing would be to use a 50/50 mix of the UVL actinic white and super actinic blue only us UVL none others can touch them. I have not had time to try out their newest 75/25 bulbs I think and have been told its like a 15K bulb where as the actinic whites are like a true 12 K and with these 12K mixed with the super actinic its like a full 15K I think the 75/25 would be to blue for my taste like a 20K or so . Here is a list of some types and K's they have


UV 75.25™ Professional Series Lamps
The first of its kind to offer 75%/25% combination of Actinic and Tri-band phosphors. Upgrade for all aquaculture and marine life. Best used for saltwater tanks with live coral.
75% Actinic 03 & 25% Tri-Band Phosphor
Adds vital Life Supporting Properties
460NM
Useful Life 4500 hrs.

UV 75.25™ Professional Series Lamps
UV 75.25™ 24in. 24watt 531245
UV 75.25™ 36in. 39watt 531250
UV 75.25™ 48in. 54watt 531255

UV Actinic White™ Professional Series
Actinic white is the first of its kind to offer a 50/50 combination on triband and actinic phosphors. 180° internal reflector allows 40% more light output. Actinic White is a high performance upgrade, great for coral, live rock, and related marine life.
50% Actinic 03 / 50% Tri-Band White Spectrum
Useful Life 4500 hrs

UV Actinic White™ Professional Series
UV Actinic White™ Prof. Series 24in 24 watt 531215
UV Actinic White™ Prof. Series 36in 39 watt 531220
UV Actinic White™ Prof. Series 48in 54 watt 531225

UV Super Actinic™ Professional Series
Super Actinic is the most widely used aquarium lamp on the market. 100% blue spectrum. 180° internal reflector allows 40% more light output. Great for reef applications and coral enhancement.
100% Blue Spectrum, Peaks at 420NM
Useful Life 4500 hr.

UV Super Actinic™ Professional Series
Super Actinic™ Prof. Series 24in. 24watt 531200
Super Actinic™ Prof. Series 36in. 39watt 531205

 

Thanks for the advice Tangster. The thread was exactly what I was looking for.

 

Tangster, do you sell these bulbs? If you do can you PM me with a price and what shipping for 8 bulbs to 60451 would be. Also I assume that the UV Super Actinic™ Professional Series also comes in a 48" 54 watt version or am I wrong?

 

Will do ..