Need T5 Combos!

[KLR]

Im going to order new bulbs for 2 of my tanks today,both have a 6 bulb t5 fixture.

75gal-54w fixture
This tank has 1 staghorn coral,some LPS,but mainly rics,zoas,and other softies.

First off I want a combo that is not yellow. Im looking for a "shimmery" blue color,not overpowering blue but just kinda "cool/cold" looking.

What combo should I get?

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66gal-39w fixture
Many lps and zoas. Would like acros.
I want a combo that really makes colors pop,and I do NOT want the tank to be red looking.

What combo should I get for this tank?


Please post pics of your tank if you have any

 

[Stray32]

Here is what I use, Front to Back:

ATI Blue Plus
Fiji Purple
ATI Blue Plus
UVL Aquasun
Fiji Purple
ATI Blue Plus

It's rich in blue, but not overpowering. I get good reds and pinks from the Fijis as well.

 

[KLR]

Hmm can you post a picture of your tank?

I might use that combo on the 66gal

 

[KLR]

Stray can you please post a picture of your tank,it does not have to be hq,I just want to see the color.

Any combos?

 

[gar732]

I would do:
Blue+
aquablue special
Blue+
purple+
aquablue special
Blue+
I have a four bulb unit on my 75 gal and it has 2 blue+, a purple+, and an aquablue special. They should look similar. I'll post a pic in a little while.

 

[soccerbag]

I'm with gar above Kelby. I ran a similar bulb combo on my old display and loved the color. It was not too blue but have it a 20K look. That is one of the best bulb combos in my opinion. Of course, everyone's eye likes something a bit different.

 

[KLR]

Ok cool,is purple+ a newer bulb,Ive never heard of them?

 

[soccerbag]

I think it's very similar to the Fiji purple bulb Kelby.

 

[clowns101]

Its not like brand new,its a good bulb,I personally like it SO much more than the pink bulbs!

 

[KLR]

Ok,they sound cool,ive just never seen any in use..Cant wait to see some pictures!

 

[clowns101]

Dave a local guy I know uses them,I would ask him to post a pic,but he shut his tank down,Im sure someone here runs them!

 

[KLR]

Any other nice combos out there?

 

[dougers31]

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I would do:
Blue+
aquablue special
Blue+
purple+
aquablue special
Blue+
I have a four bulb unit on my 75 gal and it has 2 blue+, a purple+, and an aquablue special. They should look similar. I'll post a pic in a little while.

Ok cool,is purple+ a newer bulb,Ive never heard of them?

FYI, the above bulbs are all ATI's. I have the same combo on my 4bulb ati sunpower fixture.

 

[KLR]

Ok, has anyone had the time to take some pics?

 

[sexycorals]

hey little bro... i run this

blue+
Blue+
Fiji PUrple
daylight
Blue+
blue+

I tried them all.. this combo gave me the best color and growth. This is just my experience. Im sure everyone else may work better but i like this the best.

goodluck

 

[CONSTANTNE]

hey little bro... i run this

blue+
Blue+
Fiji PUrple
daylight
Blue+
blue+

I tried them all.. this combo gave me the best color and growth. This is just my experience. Im sure everyone else may work better but i like this the best.

goodluck

+1 except I was using a KZ New Generation bulb for daylight. Great color and growth!

 

[KLR]

Ok so any daylight bulb.

Dang now im parted between 3 combos,I need some tank pictures to help me decide!

 

[elblond]

Kelby empty your PM Inbox

 

[KLR]

Clearing it now

 

[ronnie]

Tried getting a good shot, but they turned out way bluer than it really is.

Here is three Blue Plus and one Purple Plus. It isn't this blue, but my iPhone seems to capture the blue and oversaturate it.