T5 Lighting question

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  1. wet9500

    wet9500 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    T-5 Bulb replacement suggestions



    I have a 24" T-5 bulb fixtures I'm about to hang over a 20L and the bulbs still have a little while before the need replacing but want opinions on bulbs for best growth and visual apperance. the two center bulbs are on one swith and the other 4 on both sides are on a seperate switch. Like in the diagram below

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    If that makes since the x's are on one swith and the o's on another and the -'s are led moonlamps. I'm going to put this fixture on a dual timer and just curious what would give me the best dusk to dawn effect.

    Thanks for opinions.

    Elwood
     
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  2. Atticus818

    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    Nice diagram it helps.

    I would go
    ATI Blue Plus
    ATI Purple Plus
    ATI Aqua Blue Special
    ATI Blue Plus
    ATI Aqua Blue Special
    ATI Blue Plus
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I would swap the last pair so the Blue Plus is on your dawn dusk switch.
     
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  4. fishdoctors96

    fishdoctors96 Astrea Snail

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    ATI is the nicest bulb i would go with the idea atticus had up there ^
     
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  5. wet9500

    wet9500 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    It has all ATI bulbs in it now and they have approx. 3 months left on them was just kindof wanting suggestions on what to be looking for when I change them out. Thanks for the quick response guys.
     
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