Nova Extreme Pro T5 Bulb Recommendations

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by secretaznbo1, Oct 24, 2009.

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  1. secretaznbo1

    secretaznbo1 Astrea Snail

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    Hello Reefers

    I am currently running a Nova Extreme Pro 36" t5 6 bulb setup. I am planning to have plenty of lps and some sps in this tank which is a 40 gallon breeder. I want to switch out the factory bulbs so I was wondering if anyone have the same setup and can someone help me choose the nest set of bulbs. What bulb kelvin and brand should I use? Currently i am using the stock bulbs that came from the factory.

    - thanks in advance
     
    secretaznbo1, Oct 24, 2009
    secretaznbo1, Oct 24, 2009
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  2. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    I'm currently running these:

    Front
    ATI Blue Plus
    Current Actinic
    Korallen-zucht Fiji Purple
    Current Actinic
    UV Super Actinic
    ATI Blue Plus
    Back

    I'm using two of the stock actinics.

    It gives the tank a bluish color. I was using a different combination a few weeks and added the two stock actinics in. I've seen an improvement in coral coloration since the.
     
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  3. secretaznbo1

    secretaznbo1 Astrea Snail

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    nice setup, any pictures?
     
    secretaznbo1, Oct 25, 2009
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  4. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    Not since I swapped the bulbs. Hopefully soon. It's dusk in the tank now so four lights are out.
     
    pgreef, Oct 25, 2009
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