good replacment bulbs

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by tgood, Aug 1, 2010.

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  1. tgood

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    I am looking to replace the bulbs on my Outer Orbit system. It currently has dual actinic bulbs and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. Current bulbs are as follows: 2x150W 10K HQI-MH w/ 2x130W Dual Actinic & 6 Lunar Lights.

     
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    The halides or the t5's... Or both?
     
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    As much as I hate to admit this.... all the bulbs are over 2 1/2 years old
     
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    U want blue or white look... If blue, light blue or dark blue
     
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    Here is a pic of what they look like now w/ just actinics on. I don't know if this is considered light blue or dark blue but I would like to keep the same look.
     

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    For the halides, go with radium 20k or maybe Phoenix 14k.
    The t5s are harder to pick now... You will probably want to go with ati since they have high par. Go with a combo of pure actinic, blue plus, and 75/25 bulbs. You may also want to throw a Fiji purple in there if you get serious about showing off coral color (reds pinks and yellows)
     
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    That would be a power compact bulb, not "dual T5"
     
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