t5 bulbs

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by armison89, Sep 22, 2011.

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  1. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    armison89, Sep 22, 2011
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  2. BioFreak

    BioFreak Feather Duster

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    It really depends on what you plan on doing with it. Are you using it in a fish only or fish only with live rock, or are you running a reef?

    But in general I would just do a 50/50 combo, essentially making your self a 50/50 fixture.
     
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  3. psiclone

    psiclone Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I'd look into uvl or ati bulbs.
     
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  4. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    ok i have a reef and a gift card to petco. i was thinking 2 of each would be best.
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Get 2 of each and alternate them in the fixture.
     
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    reefwerks Flamingo Tongue

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    what he said....
     
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  7. chadwielinga

    chadwielinga Astrea Snail

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    Take his advice, he picked out some good bulb choices for me and they look great,
     
    chadwielinga, Sep 22, 2011
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