finch6013 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I am looking to get better bulbs for my 6x54w bulb T5 HO fixture. I was thinking of using two ATI aquablue specials, two ATI blue plus, and two Geisman actinic plus. Does anyone have an idea of what this will look like and how it will perform? I am looking to have a nice light to moderate blue look in the tank as well as have plenty of light. Thanks for your help and pics with bulb combos would help too:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algae Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I don't know if you done this already; so bear with me. On Reef Central there is a poster named Grimreefer who is a posting monster for T5's and combinations. He has a thread that is well, tedious, but it does have some good info. I kinda hate advising someone to go to RC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Why? good info is good info. Yes, RC is more critical, but they also have a ton more members which brings more experience and opinions. I still prefer here though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 I have used RC some but I prefer the smaller local forums. I will check there and see what info I can gather. If anyone has opinions or knowledge let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 The bulb combo that worked for me was all guiseman(sp?). I ran 2 power chrome aqua blue plus and 1 powerchrome pure actinic. Double that combo and you should be good. Heres what the tank looked like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 Thanks for a tank shot! its nice to put the bulbs with a pic. That is about the look I am going for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 I am currently thinking 3 ATI Blue+, UV 75/25 14000k, giesmann midday sun 6000k, ATI aquablue special 11000k. Does anyone know what this might look like and will it make the colors in softies and sps pop? another guy recommended basically this with an aquaflora(pink bulb) and 1 more blue+ rather than the 75/25, any thoughts on this too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I don't know T5 bulb colors but if you want "fluorescence", run 4 actinic/blue bulbs, and 2 white bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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