bulb type

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by gatorheadman, Sep 28, 2009.

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  1. gatorheadman

    gatorheadman Astrea Snail

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    I currently have a Sundail T-5 4-39 watt light fixture and want to upgrade the stock bulbs to UVls. Current bulbs are 2-10000k daytime and 2-460 actinic. My tank is a 40 gallon breeder with no corals yet. Can anyone recommend the best combinations of bulbs to use on this tank, and what kind of corals will do best.
     
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  2. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    Well, it's kind of like asking someone what the best flavor of ice cream is. Everybody has their own preference. The following combo make work well for you.

    ATI Blue Plus
    Korallen-zucht Fiji Purple
    Giesmann Midday
    UV Super Actinic
     
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  3. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    Heck a simple 1:1 ratio of ATI or Gieseman Aquablue to Blue+/Actinic plus would be a crisp blue/white maybe 12,000k or more...

    Many people like overly blue in my eyes it drones out the reds and things too much, and in a tank that is predominately green or blue I want some red...
     
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