Best bulbs for Quad T5 fixture?

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  1. Turtles

    Turtles Astrea Snail

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    I just put on a new Quad-T5 fixture onto a 29g standard tank. Right now, it is fish only, but am looking to add some corals soon.

    What type of bulbs should I put into it? I know locally they have Zoo Med T-5 HO Ocean Sun bulbs. I'm thinking 2 of the Actinic 420 bulbs, and 2 of either the 10,000K or the Ultra Sun Super Daylight which is 6,500K.

    Any suggestions, or am I way off?

    Zoo Med T5 HO Coral Sun Actinic 420 Fluorescent Bulb

    Zoo-Med T5 HO Ocean Sun 10000K Fluorescent

    Zoo Med T5 HO Ultra Sun Super Daylight Fluorescent Bulb
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Go with the Ocean Sun over the Super Daylight. This would be good for a mixed reef tank. I would go with blue bulbs over the actinic if you go SPS dominant.
     
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