My T5 is too white...

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by 4phish, Dec 15, 2009.

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  1. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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  3. skiergd011013

    skiergd011013 Peppermint Shrimp

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    i got 4x 54w t5's. i run 3 actinics and one 12,000k. it is not too white and my corals like it. i actually want an even bluer look but i dont know what bulbs to go with. 2 of my actinic bulbs are actually "blue" but the other one is purple. i tried a few different actinics and they all were purple so i just gave up and kept the purple one.
     
  4. DavidTurner

    DavidTurner Feather Duster

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    If you like a more blue I like my Geissman Actinic Plus and Actinic Pure T5 combo.
     
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    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    2 ati blue plus, 1 ati aquablue and a fiji purple.

    ~Will.
     
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    +1 illwill If that isn't blue enough trade the aquablue with another blue plus.
     
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  9. dreiling

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    hamiltons, and sps have a nice color
     
  10. m_hsiao

    m_hsiao Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i have two blue plus
    1 20000k
    and 1 fiji purple
     
  11. DavidTurner

    DavidTurner Feather Duster

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    Good idea on the Fiji Purple!
     
  12. DavidTurner

    DavidTurner Feather Duster

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    The Giesemann Pure Actinics do have purple to them.