Do i have too much blue maybe?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Craft kid21, May 25, 2010.

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  1. Craft kid21

    Craft kid21 Banned

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    I have a 4 bulb T5HO fixture..

    Heres what i got

    10k
    460nm actinic x2
    coralife actinic

    I have 2 monti caps,1 green slimer...and a GBTA

    IS this ok to have? i really love the colors.
     
    Craft kid21, May 25, 2010
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  2. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    i think youll be fine. Your fixture has good reflectors, the only thing i might change is your bulbs, id suggest getting ATI aquablue or blue+ which have more PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation)
     
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  3. Craft kid21

    Craft kid21 Banned

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    yeah...i got this one from my LFS...it was only 13 bux so i got it...but the color looks really good!
     
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  4. Sharkbate

    Sharkbate Coral Banded Shrimp

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    A+ on the Aquablue. I switched bulbs a few months ago ....what a difference.
     
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  5. Craft kid21

    Craft kid21 Banned

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    yeah....ive heared good things! but ill post a pic up when my lights come on in the morning...
     
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  6. Sharkbate

    Sharkbate Coral Banded Shrimp

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    cool, Ill look for it. Ill post a few as well ....the few corals I have really POP
     
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  7. Craft kid21

    Craft kid21 Banned

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    Heres the new bulbs
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    here is the old
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    Its def brighter and more blue and color poppping haha;D
     
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  8. Craft kid21

    Craft kid21 Banned

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    Bump!!
     
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