Which Bulbs should I get?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by |-Goku-|, Aug 14, 2010.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. |-Goku-|

    |-Goku-| Fire Worm

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2010
    Messages:
    158
    First of all, I am starting a 75G FOWLR tank and then later on switching to a Reef. I want to buy everything I need now, and with the help of MoJoe, I have decided to go with an ATI Sunpower 6x54w lighting system.

    I would like to get opinions on what kind of bulbs I should get, as I am not versed in any of this.

    I was going to go with MoJoe's Suggestion of:
    ATI Blue +
    ATI AquaBlue
    ATI Blue +
    KZ Fiji Purple
    ATI Blue +
    ATI AquaBlue

    Just wanted to get everyone else's take on this as well. Not that I don't trust MoJoe's suggestion, he has been a great help!

    Thanks everyone!
     
  2. Click Here!

  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2009
    Messages:
    19,258
    Location:
    Sparks, NV
    That is good or you could go
    blue+
    fiji purple
    blue +
    ge 6500k
    blue +
    blue +

    will give about the same color but will have more PAR and will pop a wider range of colors.
     
  4. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2009
    Messages:
    1,205
    Thats the combo I use and it freaking rocks!!!!
     
  5. |-Goku-|

    |-Goku-| Fire Worm

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2010
    Messages:
    158
    time to order the bulbs :)

    Thanks guys
     
  6. |-Goku-|

    |-Goku-| Fire Worm

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2010
    Messages:
    158
  7. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2009
    Messages:
    1,253
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    So I just got throught researching lights and bulb combinations.... in short... go with what 2in10 said..... I kept questioning WHY... simply because I wanted to understand... in the end 2in10 was right from the start.... and he saved me some cash....

    M
     
  8. Click Here!

  9. |-Goku-|

    |-Goku-| Fire Worm

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2010
    Messages:
    158
    Sounds good :)

    Thanks!
     
    1 person likes this.
  10. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2010
    Messages:
    2,186
    Location:
    CT
    That fixture will be a beast Goku, you will be set for whatever coral you want to keep with the PAR and power of that light. I'm sure that bulb combo would be great also. Please keep us updated when you get it!
     
  11. |-Goku-|

    |-Goku-| Fire Worm

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2010
    Messages:
    158
    I plan on ordering it from reefgeeks, unless anyone else has a good place to order it
     
  12. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2009
    Messages:
    1,253
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    CHeck AquaCave.com just to be sure and make sure you check the shipping charges on the bulbs not just the price of the bulbs when comparing... there's a "different than normal" charge for shipping bulbs.

    M