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Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Xiztence, May 22, 2010.

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  1. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

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  2. GuitarMan89

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    Do you mean you want to change bulbs?
     
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  3. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

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    Yeah :)
     
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    Well, i've bought my bulbs from reefgeek.com and really liked their service and prices. Depending on what K temperature you are using for your MH, I would use either UVL Super Actinics or ATI Blue +, or what I really like, one ATI Blue + and one UVL Super Actinic.
     
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  5. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

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    I use 150 watt 15k Phoenix MH bulbs, Also I want my T5's to be blue so my corals will "pop" lol
     
    Xiztence, May 22, 2010
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    Use guitarman's preferred.
     
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    my exact thoughts. uvl super actinic for that purplish glow or ati blue for added bluish look with added par.
     
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    You probably don't need much more PAR value, so for color and coral pop, I would use 1 ATI Blue+ and 1 UVL Super Actinic, that will give you the best of both worlds. (Also, I think your MH bulbs are 14K, not 15k.)
     
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  9. Xiztence

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    Alright thanx, it doesn't matter if I use 2 dif T5 bulbs? (Wooppsss they are 14k lol Wasn't paying attention)
     
    Xiztence, May 22, 2010
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    Not at all, it just gives you different colors.
     
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