Which Bulbs should I get?

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

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  1. 2in10

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    Definitely get the ATI Aquablue.

    You may have been joking but I have recommended the 6500 GE.
     
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    When did you start noticing that the 6500 GE was causing bleaching and discoloring?
     
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    I noticed it shortly after installing the bulb, but it took several weeks to connect the dots. It all came together when I was researching various T5 bulbs and came across a coral farming site where the poster mentioned that in his experience the Geisemann 11000K bulb browned out his corals.
     
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    Thats no good. Will I have any use with the GE 6500 then?
     
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    Over a sump? Household lighting or freshwater tank.
     
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    Guess I could use it in a sump. On the Fuge, but its a long bulb, lol longer than my sump. Wonder if reefgeek will be able to do a switch.

    Might have to call them
     
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    If they haven't shipped yet I think they will.
     
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    Nah, it was already shipped and received, so I doubt they will be able to do anything, but it never hurts to ask
     
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    I agree, they may be able to work something out on a future purchase.
     
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    From what I hear, they have excellent customer service.