Need Help Tank Looks like windex

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by silor, Oct 29, 2009.

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  1. silor

    silor Sea Dragon

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    Ok So i got my new fixture the other t5ho 36" with 4 bulb
    it has 2x 12k and 2 True Actinic and the water looks like windex ewww
    I cant stand it
    the bulbs are Current lamp

    suggestions on new bulbs and color please
     
    silor, Oct 29, 2009
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  2. KY_Tanked

    KY_Tanked Fire Worm

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    No idea, but that Title was funny!
     
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  3. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    its the bulbs, your using the stock one correct? Change them out with some better bulbs and you will see a HUGE difference
     
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  4. silor

    silor Sea Dragon

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    Ok ya stock bulbs any place I should order them or petco lfs ? seems like the only lamps in town are coral life lol
     
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  5. Jacwil

    Jacwil Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Yea I was thinking I may want to swap some bulbs out to vary the look. Phil you know what I have...do I have a lot of color choices?
     
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  6. iLLwiLL

    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    ATI aquablue x 2, a fiji purple, and an ATI blue plus are what I would recommend. might want to order another blue plus while your at it just in case you want more blue over the reds.

    ~Will.
     
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  7. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    I second this combo......reefgeek.com is a great place as is aquariumspecialty.com
     
    mattheuw1, Oct 30, 2009
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  8. jzenob

    jzenob Coral Banded Shrimp

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    +1 Reefgeeks.com
     
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