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Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by SynnzBB, Aug 7, 2009.

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  1. SynnzBB

    SynnzBB Astrea Snail

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    I just bought a new T5 4 bulb setup for my 75g. What bulbs should I use? i know I need 2 actinic bulbs but not sure what else. Also reccomandations on some good sites for where I could order some.

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  3. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    What are u keeping in your 75g? sps lps softies?
    I am running:
    ATI AquaBlue 12k
    UVL Super actinic
    GE 6500k
    UVL 454nm
    I like the color a lot. Not too blue. but more blue than white. no yellow tint.
     
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    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    I have not used these specific bulbs but a lot of people run the same/similar combo as mine that I liked. Its hard to judge by pics because everyones camera is different. To me, guitarmans pic of his tank is too blue for my taste. This is the pic that made me decide which bulbs to run....hope plainrt doesn't mind....
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    Same combo as me except he has an ATI Blue Plus in the place of my UVL 454 bulb. Both bulbs have similar specs.

    I chose to include the GE 6500k bulb because of how amazing it colors your reds and oranges and it also has great PAR. I have not had any unwanted algae growth either. This combo gives you a very full spectrum. I believe he is overdriving his bulbs but my tank looks very similar to his still. Great growth and amazing color.

    FYI...you don't need 2 actinics.....most people/fixtures have 2 to balance the yellow hue that 10k bulbs make. It also widens your spectrum of light. If you had an SPS tank....I would suggest you only have 1 actinic because actinics are not high PAR. But you have no SPS so your fine.
     
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