Help me choose my t5 bulbs!

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by BC_Reefer, Apr 23, 2012.

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  1. BC_Reefer

    BC_Reefer Guest

    Alright so on Wednesday I'll be ordering a Fishneedit 4 bulb t5 fixture... I'm going to switch out the stock bulbs ASAP and I need your help deciding on the configuration. I'll be going with ATI, I'd like a blue hue to the tank to bring out color. So what combo should I go with? How does this sound?

    Coral+
    Aquablue special
    Coral+
    Blue+


    Thanks!
     
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  3. Jgut3

    Jgut3 Fire Worm

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    You have a lot of daylight bulbs. Throw a purple+ in there. What you have is gonna be more white than blue. If you like more blue then add a blue+ to the mix. Here's mine aquablue special
    Purple+
    Blue+
    Blue+
    No particular order and this is how it looks. Its not all as blue as I thought.
     

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  4. BC_Reefer

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    Ooo I like that. So maybe

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    Coral+
    Purple+
    Blue+
    Coral+

    The coral+ is 15000k I believe.
     
  5. Jgut3

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    Thanks. The purple+ will make your pinks, reds, and purples pop. The coral+ is gonna add a hint more blue than an aquablue special will. I have heard some ppl say coral+ look kinda pink but I have never seen that. I really like you bulb choice. I would prolly go for that in my tank as well. I would wait till another maybe T5 expert chimes in bc I am not the greatest so they may wanna tell ya something about it or add to it.
     
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    Awesome. Thanks for your help.
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Swap out the Aquablue for another Blue Plus. And yes the Coral plus is pinkish purple.
     
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