Lighting question

[LisaD]

Ok so my actinics are out... I run a 6-bulb T5 HO unit. What's the best, moderately priced bulb to replace them with. Looking for reef lighting for spa eventually.


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[shred5]

Well I like ATI, KZ or Giesemann are the only brand t-5 I would use. They make quality lamps. UV lighting make some good lamps too...

 

[LisaD]

That's supposed to be sps... Stupid smart phone. Although I could use a spa day too. Lol

Ok and I just have bright whites and super actinics now... What combo ultimately would be the best growth and color pop?
This is what I found earlier... What you think?

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[shred5]

It depends on what you like.
I run (1) ati purple plus
(2) ati actinics
(2) ati blue plus
(1) G.E 6500 daylight.

I know the actinics have less par but they make my corals pop more. I run a ati power module which has awsum reflectors. No worries on par.

 

[Reefing Madness]

It depends on what you like.
I run (1) ati purple plus
(2) ati actinics
(2) ati blue plus
(1) G.E 6500 daylight.

I know the actinics have less par but they make my corals pop more. I run a ati power module which has awsum reflectors. No worries on par.

Good combo right there. Or 3 Blues, 2 Super Actinics and one 10k.