Need suggestions for 48" T5HO bulbs

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  1. Strykir

    Strykir Astrea Snail

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    Hi all
    I bought a 48" fixture with a timer and really like it, but the lights that came with it are junk. It has 2 48" T5HO Actinic and 2 white 12k 48" bulbs. Any suggestions with replacements? Will eventually like to have all sorts of corals if possible, have some mushrooms and xenias that are doing great.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Get 2 ATI Blue Plus, 1 ATI Purple Plus and 1 ATI Aquablue Special. The Aquablue special is a white bulb. Lots of par and lots of color.
     
  4. Night-Rida

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    Ati,giessman, or uvl brands are very popular
     
  5. Jon.Peak

    Jon.Peak Fire Worm

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    Im looking to upgrade my bulbs as well.... I always heard great things about the ATI's My question is about the aquablue bulb and purple plus...

    I have 3x LED Par38 bulbs as well I have 2 20k and one 12k and im worried the blues wont match up and how the purple will look.... Im not sure what what "K" i should be trying to get.

    These are the LED bulbs.
    Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: Ecoxotic PAR38 LED Aquarium Lamps
     
  6. 2in10

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    The Blue Plus is supposed to be around 22K. The purple will have minimal obvious effect if kept toward the back. It will make pinks, reds and purples look better.
     
  7. Jon.Peak

    Jon.Peak Fire Worm

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    Thanks. Im going to repost my question under my own thread to try and get more input

    Thanks again for the response