anyone eles run this T5 bulb setup

i got 4 t5 bulbs 2x 6700k and 2x 460nm. i think the days are a bit yellow but im a huge fan of the 67k and the 460nm actinic mix. any other 4 bulb setup that are good please fill me in. this is th only combanation i have used.

 

this is on your 55 correct? if so how do you find the setup? I'm about to upgrade my 25 into my 55 and this is the setup i was going to go for between 4 and 6 T5's. Do you have any corals? how about some pics?

 

2x14K with 2x420 is what I would run. Regardless of the rating get UVL bulbs.

 

I run 2x10k (way too yellow for me) and 2x460 kind of super blue


They were stock and I figured I'd use them first and wait to swap them when they 'expire' to save money since they do work.


I plan on swapping to 2x14k Or 2x18k and 2x420 to get a more purple look.

 

I have a 60 gal, and run the 216 watt T5 HO's, Plus 260 watts PC..
Not sure about the bulbs.. But it does look good.. And with the T5's I can grow corals I couldn't with just the PC's.. And the T5's bring out the color alot better..
I really like the T5's..

Later, Larry

 

Ya this is on my 55. I found the set up online. but i bought mine used from a friend. If you can hang you 6 bulb unit from the ceiling deff go with 6. but if you cant the 6 bulb unit im pretty sure is to wide for the legs to work on the skinny 55, or is it not a 48" long tank?

 

skip the 55 and go right to a 75. 55 is too narrow front to back.

 

from someone with a 55 i totaly agree, i love my 55 but its wayyy to skinny to have as much fun as you could.

 

+1 to that brother. man it drives me nuts.

 

The 10k are to yellow for you? i see alot of people say that. run some 6700k bulbs like me and you will see yellow. lol.