T5 bulb recommendations

[XNavyDiver]

I bought the Aquatic Life Hybrid T5 fixture in 36" length to accent my 2 Radions. I'm looking for recommendations for bulbs. I've never used t5, so I'm excited to pair them with my LED's.

 

[Zaven D]

+1 Following, I was just about to post the same question haha.

 

[dragon99]

When in doubt, blue+ won't fail you.

I'd probably go with a blue+ and coral+ mix and then use the Royal blue, Violet channels on the radion.

 

[rtparty]

2 Blue Plus, 1 Actinic and 1 Coral Plus.

May want to substitute the blue plus for the Giesemann Actinic blue even. I've got one on the way to see if it really is a slightly darker blue than the blue plus

 

[dragon99]

2 Blue Plus, 1 Actinic and 1 Coral Plus.

May want to substitute the blue plus for the Giesemann Actinic blue even. I've got one on the way to see if it really is a slightly darker blue than the blue plus

Certainly has a bit higher blue peak (ati is red line)

 

[XNavyDiver]

I went with 4 blue + ATI's. I guess I'll see how they look. I have zero experience with t5.

 

[DSC reef]

I went with 4 blue + ATI's. I guess I'll see how they look. I have zero experience with t5.

That's what I run with my halides, I love them. Nice bright blue.

 

[TheEngineer]

I went with 4 blue + ATI's. I guess I'll see how they look. I have zero experience with t5.

How did this turn out?

 

[XNavyDiver]

How did this turn out?

 

[TheEngineer]

Nice! Are you happy with it? Have you seen improved growth, coloration, etc?

 

[XNavyDiver]

Nice! Are you happy with it? Have you seen improved growth, coloration, etc?

You know, it's hard to tell as of right now. It's only been a few weeks and I see it everyday, so day to day it's hard to see the change. I take pics of the corals on an almost weekly basis to see any changes over time. The sps are all very happy with the additional lights as far as I can tell. There hasn't been a dramatic increase in the demand for alk/cal as of yet. My guess is that a month or two from now once everything has gotten used to the t5 that things will be more apparent to growth.

 

[TheEngineer]

Can't wait to see the progress pictures!

 

[bif24701]

ATI Blue Plus is the best bulb they make for growth and color. You could also go with the ATI True Actinic but you will have to balance the look with other lighting. The Blue Plus is already balanced and matches well with about every kind of light.

Get the ATI Blue Plus!

 

[hubble]

I use two blue+ and two coral+