Starting an sps tank need help on lights !

[Alan600]

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 ?

 

[arnel0387]

I'd go with 3 blue +, 1 coral plus

 

[Alan600]

Would that give good color and growth ?

 

[Powder_Blue]

2 blue + a purple + and a coral +

 

[ryan803]

I run coral plus and blue plus on my tank and mine look amazing...no purple or actinics needed in my opinion...

 

[Alan600]

Okay thank you guys how long do you guys runs your lights 8hrs

 

[cmaxwell39]

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.

 

[Alan600]

It's a a small 20 g frag tank it's 12 deep

 

[Alan600]

thamks you guys for the help