what are the best bulbs?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Toallhisdoom, May 17, 2012.

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  1. jdrak

    jdrak Astrea Snail

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    LEDs
     
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  2. DBOSHIBBY

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    anyways, i run ati bulbs and love them.
    i run a combo of 3 blue+, actinic, aquablue special and then i threw in a KZ purple.
     
    DBOSHIBBY, May 23, 2012
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  3. Toallhisdoom

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    Decided i am gonna just get leds. Cant justify buying 100$ worth of bulbs a year.
     
    Toallhisdoom, May 23, 2012
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  4. Kevin_E

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    The one negative about LEDs is that you can't cover the spectrum like you can with T-5s without paying an arm, a leg and your first born child (or at least that's what I read). There is no questioning it's success though.
     
    Kevin_E, May 23, 2012
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  5. Toallhisdoom

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    Toallhisdoom, May 23, 2012
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  6. Kevin_E

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    Kevin_E, May 23, 2012
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