T5 bulbs

[Jon Fishman]

I know nothing about these things and there are too many choices.

Mixed reef, I have two Aquatic Life 48” Hybrid fixtures, so 4 bulbs each.

What bulbs do I want?


Thanks

 

[Justfebreezeit]

They will all coral.

The most common these days is a 50/50 split between ati coral +, and ati blue +.

I personally like having a 6500k bulb and an ati true actinic in the mix as well to cover the spectrum.

 

[X-37B]

I run 3C+ 3B+ in a 6 bulb.
If I had an 8 I would probably add 1 more of each. This is full spectrum with very good growth and color.
Here is a pick I just took. Tank is 5 months old in 2 days. 4 months with coral.

 

[Dave Cureton]

Being you have led already I would go with all blue+ or a blend of blue+ and coral +.

 

[Jon Fishman]

Being you have led already I would go with all blue+ or a blend of blue+ and coral +.

Ordered 8 blue+ and 8 coral+


thanks everyone. I will swap out whatever combo looks best to me, and then have a full set for backups

 

[Bpb]

Good choice.