BEST t5 4 buld combo for reef......

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by freddie.b, Jul 9, 2012.

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  1. freddie.b

    freddie.b Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hello I was just wondering what was the best option for me to go with... Please post up pics and bulb types
     
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  2. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    From what 2in10 told me, a 1:1 ratio of ATI Coral Plus and ATI Blue Plus.
     

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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I am partial to 2 ATI Blue Plus and 2 ATI Coral Plus. The order of the bulbs from front to back is CP, BP, CP, BP. You get a much bluer look by swapping the positions of the the CP and BP.

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  4. Ford101

    Ford101 Fire Shrimp

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    I completely agree ^ doesn't get much better then ATI
     
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  5. freddie.b

    freddie.b Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Ok great.. Right now I have ati bulbs I think its a 2 aqua blue 1 blue plus, and a purple also and I like it but its just a little too blue I would like just to add a little white to it
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    What order do you have the bulbs in?
     
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  7. freddie.b

    freddie.b Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Back to front its blue plus, aquablue special, purple, blue plus
     
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  8. zackscott20

    zackscott20 Fire Shrimp

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    which supplier is the cheapest to get the ATI bulbs?
     
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  9. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I searched for weeks. You really won't find one site better than another one in terms of pricing once shipping is involved. Perhaps just go with a sponsor. I noticed a group buy tarting up for Bulkreefsupply.
     
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  10. zackscott20

    zackscott20 Fire Shrimp

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    marine depot is actually having 20% off all t5 bulbs until tomorrow, that is a good deal I'm sure
     
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