Oh no, this isn't good, i'm addicted

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by anpgp, Sep 5, 2010.

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  1. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    So I popped in my new bulbs just to make sure they all work before phasing them in and WOW, I never knew my corals could look so vibrant. I'm replacing the stock bulbs with ATI Aquablue, 2x ATI Blue Plus, and a Fiji Purple. My greens are so fluorescent and my red palys pop so much now it's ridiculous. I'm just super excited about the new look in my tank. I really want something like a 6 bulb fixture now so I can have even more options.
     
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    Dingo Giant Squid

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    well like they say, you get what you pay for ;)
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    If you have more bulbs you will have trouble with bleaching your LPS and soft corals. They will need to be placed under overhangs. I have a 6X54W T5 on my 75 and bleach my LPS and softies place on the sand. The SPS love the light though.
     
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