T5 help

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by blackraven1425, May 23, 2010.

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  1. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    I wasn't planning on it, but thanks for the warning lol.

    Before any changes (3x 10k, 3x actinic, red sea max branded):
    20100427_001.jpg

    After UVL, before ATI (3x UVL 454, 1x RSM Actinic, 1 x UVL 75.25, 1x UVL Actinic White):
    20100526_005.jpg

    After ATI ( 3x UVL 454, 1x RSM Actinic, 1x ATI Aquablue Special, 1x UVL Actinic White):
    20100526_008.jpg
     
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  3. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I haven't been following this thread, lol, but I like the lighting in the third picture best!
     
  4. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Thanks! Took a bit to get right, what with all the bulb-switching ;D
     
  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    You can change the color with the bulbs you have in there now by changing their positions around. The bulbs in the front and back seem to have the greatest influence on the color that the light appears to our eyes.

    What order have you placed the bulbs in your fixture?
     
  6. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Front to back: 454, 454, RSM Actinic, Actinic White, Aquablue, 454.

    That means I should see a tank full of fluorescent blue lol.
     
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  7. 2in10

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    Yup, if you want it a little bluer put the RSM actinic in front.