Help Me Pick My New Bulbs :)

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by ManNurseReefer, Jul 6, 2010.

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  1. ManNurseReefer

    ManNurseReefer Fire Shrimp

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    I have an Aquatic Life T5 fixture, 30" long on my 29 Gall. In the next couple of weeks I'm going to order new bulbs. What Bulbs should I get? I have heard that ATI are the best. I want to improve the color appearance of my tank. What combination of bulbs do you all reccommend? After I get my new bulbs I'll post before and after pics. Thanks.
     
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  3. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    I've seen a lot of people who use a combination of these bulbs:

    ATI Blue plus
    Geismman Aquablue +
     
  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    How many bulbs?
    2 bulb get ATI Blue Plus and ATI Aquablue Special
    4 bulbs get 2 ATI blue Plus, 1 ATI Aquablue Special and 1 UVL Actinic White.
     
  5. tallreefguy

    tallreefguy Astrea Snail

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    I use a 4 bulb setup on my small tank:
    ATI Aquablue
    ATI Blue+
    ATI ProColor
    ATI Blue+

    It is a beautiful blue (not overwhelming at all, touch deeper than phoenix 14k) that really makes the reds and pinks stand out!
     
  6. ManNurseReefer

    ManNurseReefer Fire Shrimp

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    I have a four bulb fixture with the original bulbs in it.