T5 question

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  1. skiergd011013

    skiergd011013 Peppermint Shrimp

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    I am currently running 4x 24w t5s over my 20 gallon reef. My bulbs are 2x ati blue plus, 1x ati aquablue special, and 1x ati purple plus. I want to possibly switch out the one purple plus and change it to a blue plus for a bluer look. Will switching one of my t5 bulbs stress/kill what little coralline i have? my tank is 7 months old and just starting seeing coralline.
     
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  2. Ryan Duchatel

    Ryan Duchatel Millepora

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    Or just upgrade and get some LED :)
     
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  3. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    It shouldn't affect your coralline growth. I've heard although I don't know how true it is that the blue is what helps coralline grow.
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I should not, swapping out to another ABS might though.
     
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