How to place tubes in fixture

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Mikro402, Feb 1, 2011.

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  1. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    Agreed.

    Also, I'd put the purple in front over the aquablue. That aquablue is very bright and will drown out the purple IME.

    I have a 4 bulb fixture and I have front to back

    ATI purple plus
    UVL 454
    ATI aquablue special
    UVL 454

    I love that combo. I originally had the purple and aquablue swapped, but tried this and find it to look about twice as good. So I'm sticking with this.

    Will probably be the first time I replace bulbs w/the same ones actually.
     
    Peredhil, Feb 2, 2011
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  2. Mikro402

    Mikro402 Astrea Snail

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    Well I installed the fixture tonight (ATI 6X54 PM). I also got the bulbs you reccommended.

    Wow what a light! It lights up half the room. But I do have it 20" above the tank. I am going to acclimate the corals.

    What do you figure is the optimal height once acclimated?

    Thanks,

    Mikro
     
    Mikro402, Feb 17, 2011
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