Need New CF Bulbs- Want my soft corals to fluoresce!

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Astrick117, Oct 13, 2011.

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  1. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    run the CFs with the 460/10ks and throw the t5 on there as well with other variations of atnics
     
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  2. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    It seems like it might be a little overkill... I already have bleaching of the coraline at the top of the tank, with just the CF. Plus, it would be tough for me to access the tank with all stuff over the top.

    I was thinking of going with the T5 with one ATI Blue Special and one ATI Blue+. Thoughts? Is there a better two t5 bulb combo to get more color pop from my corals?
     
    Astrick117, Oct 14, 2011
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  3. rainmkr07

    rainmkr07 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    great idea!
     
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  4. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    Just got my aquablue and a Blue + per your recommendation and they look freakin awesome! Everything is so bright- both fish and corals and it only has a slight blueish tint to the tank.

    I would post pics, but with the camera on my phone I can't use any light filters and it wouldn't do it justice.
     
    Astrick117, Oct 17, 2011
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  5. ricoop

    ricoop Skunk Shrimp

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    We don't need no stinkin light filters haha, lets see it!
     
    ricoop, Oct 17, 2011
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  6. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    Here you go...but I'm telling you it doesn't do it justice.

    The 1st picture is with the new ATI T5's, the 2nd is with my old CF's (taken from my previous avatar, so it is small).
     

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