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

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

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  1. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I would jump on that deal.
     
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  2. mightyrae

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    I go from front to back Blue+, Blue+, Coral Plus, Purple+.
     
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  3. zackscott20

    zackscott20 Fire Shrimp

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    just use coupon code "T5BULBDEAL"
     
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  4. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I would if I had t-5's still. ;)
     
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  5. zackscott20

    zackscott20 Fire Shrimp

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    look at you Mr. LED... ;D
     
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  6. 2in10

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    I would mix your bulb colors more. Try BP, CP, BP, PP.
     
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  7. mightyrae

    mightyrae Spaghetti Worm

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    Hmm is the mix hurting growth or brightness? I thought about that combination but never tried.
     
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  8. 2in10

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    There is a possibility that some of the corals are not getting as good of a mix by having the same type of bulbs together. It may also balance out how the tank looks to you.
     
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  9. 1.0reef

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    What look are you going for? 10,000K, 12,000K, 14,000K, 17,000K, or 20,000K
     
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  10. Jlobes

    Jlobes Coral Banded Shrimp

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    hey 2in10, if you were going to an 8 bulb fixture would you keep the ratio the same(1:1 CP:B+)? would you add in any other combos? i was thinking just to alternate the CP&BP front to back...whaddaya say?
     
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