new bulbs

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by cbs3315, Dec 27, 2010.

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  1. cbs3315

    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    so i bought some new bulbs and wanted to see what you guys think? they will be here some time this week. they are 3-ati blue+, 2-ati aquablue, 1-kz fiji purple. thought i'd play with the lighting a little bit.
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Good selection. How many does the fixture hold?
     
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    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    6 all together. i actually have 2 fixtures a 4bulb fixture and a 2 bulb fixture.
     
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    I would suggest the following placement
    Front bulb
    Blue+
    Aquablue
    Fiji
    Blue+
    Aquablue
    Blue+
    Back bulb
    Switch the first aquablue and the Fiji if you want the tank to look a little darker.
     
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    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    that was exactly what i was thinkin. but then again i did get that idea from 3reef hehe.
     
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    lol.