Bulb placement

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  1. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    I am going to order a TEK 4X39 fixture for a new build 46 BF

    I really like the blue look and was going to go with these bulbs:

    ATI blue +
    ATI blue +
    GE 6500k
    ?????

    What would you suggest for the 4th bulb and how should I position them from front to back?

    Thanks all
     
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  3. skiergd011013

    skiergd011013 Peppermint Shrimp

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    if you like the blue look like me i would forget about the g.e 6500 k. the ati blue plus bulbs are great....id go with 3 of those and one ati aquablue special. even just that one 6500k will reduce the blue look ALOT
     
  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Or go 2 and 2 with the ATI bulbs. Place the Blue + on the ends to get the most out of the blue color.
     
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  5. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    Would that not be too blue? I do like the BLUE look but don't want it too look too washed out. I like the look of the when the colors "POP" specially the reds, oranges, greens etc.
     
  6. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    Ati blue
    aquablue
    fiji purple
    ati blue
     
  7. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    Thanks Guys! I might just order a few extra bulbs and play around with them. This is the a first for me with T5's.
     
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  9. ledb2b

    ledb2b Plankton

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    I like the blue look too