T5 help!

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Los1980, Mar 25, 2012.

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  1. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Go with 2 Blue plus and see if you like it. A blue plus and a coral plus will cut the blue look back quite a bit if you don't like the look with 2 blue plus.
     
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  3. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Whats up 2 in 10. I have two blue plus and cut it back to one blue plus one that has more of a violet pink hue. And the white and blue LEDs. They finally pop (color) im happy and thanks for the help guys! I will post pics as soon as i can!
     
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    Awesome glad you found a mix you like.
     
  5. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    one pic of my new t5's with the moonlights on.
     

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    This is with the day lights on one blue T5 and one violet t5
     
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    Very nice indeed
     
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    ati blue+

    i went with ati blue+ i was in the same tank.but changed to mh and now going to all leds from rapidled.now they can hook it up im most likely gonna go with 72leds.i buy 96 but everyone is telling me over kill.but back to you save ur $ and go with rapid.as of now go ati blue +:cheesy: it willl give a 20k look corals love the 20k blue look;D


    they be poppin
     
  11. Los1980

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    Thats what i used the ati blue! My white n blue leds and a pinkish violet t5 that came stock. I will look into rapid. Im really loving ecomarine i think its called. But the money is crazy tight right now..... :(