T5's For SPS Growth/Color

[Aaron-A2]

If this should be in the "Equipment/Lights" sub-forum, please move the thread!

I'm picking up the Giesemann Aurora 72" which has (4) T5 bulbs and (5) LED clusters. I'm only familiar with ATI bulbs but the fixture comes with my choice of Giesemann bulbs for free.

In a 4-bulb configuration, what Giesemann bulbs would you recommend for SPS growth/color?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

One Tropic , one actinic , one purple. The rest blue.
If you like a warmer look two tropics.

https://www.coralvue.com/giesemann-powerchrome-t5-bulbs

https://www.giesemann.us/t-5-powerchrome.html

 

[Aaron-A2]

One Tropic , one actinic , one purple. The rest blue.
If you like a warmer look two tropics.

https://www.coralvue.com/giesemann-powerchrome-t5-bulbs

https://www.giesemann.us/t-5-powerchrome.html

Thanks! Do you know which bulb is closest to ATI's coral plus? Would that be something like the AquaBlue Coral?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Thanks! Do you know which bulb is closest to ATI's coral plus? Would that be something like the AquaBlue Coral?

It’s the Tropic.
Bro, I’m full service. ;)

The aqua fwiw , is a blue plus with some green , it’s just for looks

 

[weezeoh]

If this should be in the "Equipment/Lights" sub-forum, please move the thread!

I'm picking up the Giesemann Aurora 72" which has (4) T5 bulbs and (5) LED clusters. I'm only familiar with ATI bulbs but the fixture comes with my choice of Giesemann bulbs for free.

In a 4-bulb configuration, what Giesemann bulbs would you recommend for SPS growth/color?

 

[weezeoh]

I’m thinking about purchasing this same light can you provide any feedback from your experience so far, thanks

 

[Bpb]

I’ll start by saying a 1:1 ratio of blue+:coral+ is a safe arrangement.

but my real question...and I see it on just about every bulb recommendation thread....but why the specification for growth and color? Does anyone out there wish they could find the combo that makes for ugly colors and slow growth? im not picking on you in particular. Just a funny observation. I tend to feel like literally everyone seeing any type of coral capable lighting would want to maximize growth and color as a given.