Best 6 bulb combo?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Jagerblunt, May 28, 2013.

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  1. Nuebie

    Nuebie Peppermint Shrimp

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    I have that same fixture. Been using it about 8 months. The reflector is starting to show signs of wear even though I clean it once a month. Maybe I should clean it more often..
    I have two actinics that come on first then an hour later I have two aqua blue special and two blue plus that come on. Everything seems to be happy, even the bit of cyano I've been dealing with LOL. I got mine for 60 bucks though, wholesale :)
     
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  3. Jagerblunt

    Jagerblunt Astrea Snail

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    So here is a look at the canopy all finished, painted in a semigloss finish to match the stand which was also painted (originally oak), installed the front handle, and installed the 120mm computer cooling fans, wired them up, and soldered it to a 12v DC power pack and then stapled the wires all neat under the light so they can't be seen for the seamless look... All to the keep the lights cool.....8)

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    I didn't get a chance to shoot a pic of the wiring job, I put the light back in, and forgot to take one, sorry.. But it looked really nice... My bulbs should be here on Tuesday, so I can see the fruits of my labor, and I'm really looking forward to that!

    I went with
    3x ATI BluePlus
    2x ATI AquaBlue Special
    1x ATI Fiji Pink
    W/O internal reflectors
    Hope this looks good and can always run 4 if its too much.
     
  4. Jagerblunt

    Jagerblunt Astrea Snail

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    Oh yeah the tank is also filled up and cycling with my 30g long DIY sump/refugium, 15lbs of live rock and 100lbs of base rock!