New T5 bulb combo?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Dr. Reefenstein, Aug 9, 2010.

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  1. BossHogg

    BossHogg Astrea Snail

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    where do you order the bulbs from. the ati blues and purple fiji i have been trying to find those but i cant find any websites that sell them. im about to upgrade to t5s and want to order my bulbs cause im gonna do a retrofit kit
     
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  3. Dr. Reefenstein

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    I use aquacave. they have the cheapest shipping I can find on T5's..
     
  4. Dr. Reefenstein

    Dr. Reefenstein Fire Shrimp

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    Can I get away with this combo or will it not be enough "daylight"?
    UVL Super Actinic
    ATI blue +
    UVL 75.25
    ATI blue +

    I know the blue +'s have some good par and the UVL is decent too.. Thoughts please..
     
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  6. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I think you will be lacking in daylight. I would get an UVL Aquasun or ATI Aquablue Special or GE 6500K or Geisemann 6000k in place of the Super actinic. You tank will have a 22000k to 25000K look to it.
     
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    Reef Geek has better prices than Aquacave and I think their shipping is cheaper also.
     
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  9. silverwolf72

    silverwolf72 Skunk Shrimp

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    go with either a ATI Aquablue Special or the ge daylight, good par and almost no yellow

    also play around with the order, I found that it makes a huge difference on the way the tank looks!
    I run 4 GE daylights and 2 AB Specials, I'm in the minority and like a more shallow daylight look instead of the bright blue look
     
  10. Dr. Reefenstein

    Dr. Reefenstein Fire Shrimp

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    Have to agree to disagree on that one.. But to each his own.
     
  11. blackraven1425

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    Different places get different shipping rates.
     
  12. GuitarMan89

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    I think that will be way too blue and wash out most of your colors. I attempted to run 5 blue/actinic bulbs and 1 10K but the color just wasn't right. My oranges/reds were just pale and even the greens didn't look right. With a 4 bulb fixture, I really think you need to run half and half, other wise it will look too yellow or too blue.
     
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