finally found a T5 bulb combo I like

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by JJK, Oct 8, 2009.

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  1. JJK

    JJK Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Well, I've been playing around with T5 bulb combos for my 90g tank, and this morning I finally found one I like. From front to back, here it is:
    UVL 75/25 (75% actinic, 25% white)
    Marineland actinic
    Marineland actinic
    KZ Fiji purple
    Marineland 10000K
    Marineland actinic
    Marineland actinic
    UVL 12000K

    This combo gives the tank a cool blue-ish purple look, and the corals really pop. I'd recommend it to anyone trying to come up with an 8-bulb T5 combo.
     
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  3. Beamerhack

    Beamerhack Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I only have a 6 bulb setup but I like mine

    UVL 454 x 3
    Current 460nm x 2
    Current 12k x1

    P.S.

    I noticed a HUGE change in my corals with a 12k bulb somthing about it they love.
     
  4. iLLwiLL

    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    I haven't seen much about marineland bulbs but i'm still pretty new to T5's . . . did they come stock with your light?

    ~Will.
     
  5. JJK

    JJK Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Yeah, they came stock with the light. Interestingly enough, they seem to be the brightest of all my lights (although I don't have a light meter, and am just judging by my eye). I don't necessarily recommend the Marineland brand, just the colour scheme. I've heard great things about ATI bulbs, but haven't had the chance to try any yet.