UVL t5 bulb question...

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by klaberjd, May 12, 2012.

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  1. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Add another blue plus you will need it to overcome the AB and PP.
     
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    I also might add that I am wanting to keep some sps as well. Don't know if that influences choice one way or another.
     
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    None what so ever. Those bulbs all have excellent PAR.
     
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    Would you recommend a coral plus over the purple plus? Again I don't know if it matters for sps or if it is just personal preference.
     
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    The coral plus has less red than the purple plus but I think it has a better overall spectrum. If go with the coral plus I would get two of them and one aquablue.
     
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    So you would recommend

    3 blue plus
    2 coral plus
    1 aqua special

    Also how often do u recommend replacing them....9 months?
     
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  9. 2in10

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    Yeah 9 to 12 months
     
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    Thanks again for all the help! +1

    I will order those tonight.