Starting an sps tank need help on lights !

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I'm starting a sps tank I need some Advice . I'm running a 4 bulb t5 . I would like to know what are good bulbs to use or a good combo ? I have ati 2 bule plus and 2 coral plus is that a good setup ?
 
I run coral plus and blue plus on my tank and mine look amazing...no purple or actinics needed in my opinion...
 
I would do 2 blue+, a purple plus and a coral+.

Although if you like a bluer tank the 3 blue+ and a coral+ would work as well.

As far as how long to run them, I would go 8-10 hours a day. What size tank do you have the 4 bulb fixture over? If it is more than 12" deep (front to back) I would consider going to a 6 bulb fixture. Good luck with the journey into the SPS addiction.
 
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