best 8 bulb T5 configuration

[marclwheeler]

just want to get everyones opinion on 8 bulb t5 configuration. for a mixed reef...sps,acros,and chalices and acans

 

[kschweer]

Check out this link. I found it very helpful when I was choosing a bulb combo.
http://home.comcast.net/~stevelarse...s/&PHPSESSID=947114d83ebd43d27855241857aa7f39

 

[marclwheeler]

good information thanks... which bulb configuration did you go with?

 

[skinz78]

I'd do 4 ATI Blue Plus and 4 ATI Aquablue Special.

 

[kschweer]

Front to back I went with
Blue+
Blue+
Aquablue special
Fiji purple
Blue+
Blue+

Six bulb tek elite

 

[marclwheeler]

I know everyone is jumping on the LED wagon... as I have done that too... but still considering a 8 bulb T5 fixture... for my 60g cube i am putting up....

 

[MattinIdaho]

Here is what I went with on my 180 mixed reef. Front to back

ATI Blue Plus
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Purple Plus
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Coral Plus
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aqua Blue Special
ATI Blue Plus

This gives me what I would think is about a 15k look. I'm really happy with the colors I pull and everyone who sees my tank comments on the colors.

 

[H2O]

KZ super blue
ATI blue plus
KZ Fiji purple
KZ super blue
ATI blue plus
KZ Fiji purple
KZ super blue
ATI blue plus
Try this best mix reef combo

 

[MGoers]

This is what I'm planning to do on my new build:

Blue+
Coral+
Blue+
Aqua blue
Coral+
Blue+
Purple+
Blue+