T5 Bulb Recommendation

[lanaandjim]

It is time to replace the bulbs in my 4 bulb T5 fixture on my mixed reef tank. What brand and color bulbs would be recommended?

Jim

 

[McAllyn]

(3) ATI Blue+ and (1) ATI Coral Plus or Purple Plus. It'll be moderately blue.

Mac

 

[kschweer]

(3) ATI Blue+ and (1) ATI Coral Plus or Purple Plus. It'll be moderately blue.

Mac

+1. Check out these links too. They were helpful for me when I was choosing bulb combos.
http://www.atinorthamerica.com/faq.php


http://home.comcast.net/~stevelarse...s/&PHPSESSID=947114d83ebd43d27855241857aa7f39

 

[Dowtish]

+1 to the above combo! ATI is the best T5 out there. The Purple plus bulb will bring out more pinks and reds in your tank. And the blue plus bulbs have as much PAR as their white bulbs, so dont be afraid they arent getting what they need for growth. On my 6 bulb I ran 4 blues and 2 coral plus, and sometimes would switch out the 1 coral plus for a purple plus.

 

[lanaandjim]

I think I'm going to go with a Coral Plus, a Purple Plus, and two Blue Plus. Thank you to all for the advise.

Jim

 

[k2parkstar]

I think I'm going to go with a Coral Plus, a Purple Plus, and two Blue Plus. Thank you to all for the advise. Jim

I tried that when I had a 4 bulb fixture. It looked a little to red to me. I'd buy an extra blue plus, I think you'll end up with 3 blue plus and the coral plus.

 

[Dowtish]

I tried that when I had a 4 bulb fixture. It looked a little to red to me. I'd buy an extra blue plus, I think you'll end up with 3 blue plus and the coral plus.

I agree