Bulb Combinations and line up

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by DoorBoy, Sep 16, 2009.

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  1. DoorBoy

    DoorBoy Bristle Worm

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    Would there be any draw backs to arrange my bulbs like this
    Front
    Aqua Blue ++
    Super Actinic
    460 Actinic
    420 purple
    10000k Daylight
    10000k Daylight
    Back

    Right now they are set up like this
    Front
    Aqua Blue ++
    Super actinic 460
    10000k Daylight
    10000k Daylight
    420 Purple
    460 Actinic
    Back

    I just want more blueish in the front.. but will this slow down coral growth at all by putting the daylights in the back..

    Let me know thanks
     
    DoorBoy, Sep 16, 2009
    DoorBoy, Sep 16, 2009
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  2. DoorBoy

    DoorBoy Bristle Worm

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    anyone?
     
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  3. szrazzt

    szrazzt Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I dont know what difference there would be with the bluer bulbs in the front versus the back. I have mine spaced

    front
    10000
    actinic
    10000
    actinic
    back
     
    szrazzt, Sep 16, 2009
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    It would depend on how wide your tank is. If it's like a 55 and about 12in. wide, then probably not, but if it's wider the spectrum will probably vary a little, although my guess would be overall it won't matter that much. You may get some different PAR readings, but I'm not sure.
     
    GuitarMan89, Sep 16, 2009
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  5. DoorBoy

    DoorBoy Bristle Worm

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    okay well ill give it a shot and see what happens.. thanks
     
    DoorBoy, Sep 16, 2009
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