Experience with TrueLumen T5 and bulb question

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  1. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Recently purchased a 34g Solana cube, came with the T5 option, a 6 bulb TrueLumen/Current fixture. Does anyone have experience with these?

    The fixture is about 20" and I can't seem to find any ATI bulbs that fit (16 3/8" from pin to pin), seems the only brand that fits is their own brand (go figure).

    Currently it runs 2 12k whites, 2 460nm actinic blues and 2 420nm purples, I assume this is the best mix?
     
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    I have used true lumen bulbs on my nano's for quite some time.I like the 10k mixed with the actinics so its not so blue but your spectrum is fine.
     
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    Cant seem to find any 10k...or any other spectrum for white, only 12k. Odd.
     
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    This ^^^

    Unfortunately, *high-end* bulb manufacturers consider 20" (and 30") non-standard. You're only losing the color options, though.
     
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  6. Va Reef

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    Ok thanks Mr. Bill, wish I could throw some ATI or other nice bulbs in there.

    Vinny those don't fit
     
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