What T5 Bulbs are you using to sup. your MHs???

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by EllisJuan, Mar 18, 2011.

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  1. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    I have a 65g tank with 2x150w fixture with 14k Phoenix bulbs and added a 2x39w T5HO bulb for suppliment and pop. Should I just run two actinics, or would you recommend a difference combo?
     
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  3. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    I thought T5 + HQI was a pretty poppular setup. No one wants to share what bulbs they are using?
     
  4. banthonyb71

    banthonyb71 Millepora

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    Im confused. Didnt you already buy the bulbs? or just the fixture and you need bulb advice? You want a blue look or white look? I would go ATI Blue+ or Blue+ and pure atinic
     
  5. EllisJuan

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    Sorry, I guess I did not articulate my situation very well. I started my tank with only a 2x150w HQI fixture with 14k Phoenix bulbs. I decided I wanted to add some pop to my corals colors and be able to do sunrise/sunset effect so I ordered a 2x39 T5 Fixture to use in addition to my HQIs. I ordered the fixture with one 420 actinic and one 460 actinic. One of the bulbs already blew, so I am thinking about just replacing them with some better higher end bulbs. I was looking for suggestions of color combinations and brands that people were happy with. I really want a combo that will add the most pop.
     
  6. banthonyb71

    banthonyb71 Millepora

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    2 Ati Blue+ or 2 Giessmann Atinic Plus
     
  7. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    I am now running one Haggen 420 actinic and one ATI Blue plus. I am real happy with the color of the tank.

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