new t5 bulbs

[dsagriff]

i have a quad t5ho light that has 2 different banks. looking to switch my bulbs out for ATI bulbs. wondering what everyone likes for mix and best growth of corals. have mainly softies and lps want to get into so easy sps at some point.

 

[revsgirl]

:bump2:

 

[-Logzor]

Both good combos below:


More White:

Blue+
Blue+
Purple+
Coral+

or

More Blue:

Blue+
Actinic
Purple+
blue+

 

[ifarmer]

Below this is a very good color. Just remember, the purple plus is very whitish.

purple plus
purple plus
blue plus
Colral plus

 

[dsagriff]

anyone use the aquablue special yet??? also with the mix pairs should be together???

 

[solitude127]

anyone use the aquablue special yet??? also with the mix pairs should be together???

IMO, the coral+ is a great substitute for the AB. It's a better all around bulb

 

[Reefing8EZ]

IMO, the coral+ is a great substitute for the AB. It's a better all around bulb

I didn't like the AB Spec either. I use a KZ New Gen now but might switch to a coral+ next time.
Do you know if the coral+ look similar to the KZ New Gen?