What supplement T5 bulbs?

[Th0rn]

Okay so I have 120 gallon sps dominated system run under two radion xr30w gen 2. I am not satisfied with the growth and coloration that I am getting under them so I am going to add add one t5 retrofit light on either side of the radions (so two total). What two bulbs should I use? I would like to get more coloration rather than growth, especially in the red and purple color range.

 

[Th0rn]

Come on Guys I need some info!:rolleyes:

 

[Th0rn]

I need some bulb recommendations!

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

Ati blue+ is what I use to supplement my kessils. Really like the coloration and growth is up to par in my book.

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

You could do one blue+ and one purple+. The purple will definitely bring the Reds out a bit more.

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

Sorry for the blue wash, but here's a raw shot of mine with dual kessil 160, 3 ati blue+ and one coral+

 

[Chris Adams]

Personally I added 2xT5 to my it2040 leds (over a 38gl) and believe 2 more would be better.
I think you should consider hard adding 4xt5 minimum. Also factor in 2 additional just incase :)
2 blue plus, Aquaspecial and either purple+, or actinic

 

[Th0rn]

Personally I added 2xT5 to my it2040 leds (over a 38gl) and believe 2 more would be better.
I think you should consider hard adding 4xt5 minimum. Also factor in 2 additional just incase :)
2 blue plus, Aquaspecial and either purple+, or actinic

So I should add a total of 4 retrofit fixtures?

 

[gcrawford]

Two Kessil a360we with two blue plus and two giesemann pureactinic purple. Used two BRS retro kits (2x54ea) over my 120. Had to turn down the kessils a bit after adding, but everything is happy now.

 

[BigJim]

I added four t5 to my three Kessil A360WE. I initially went with three blue + and one true actinic, but I switched the true actinic wit a Giesemann super purple and was much happier with the colors.

 

[Th0rn]

So I take it the most common combo is two blue, two purple:rolleyes:

 

[Hammer100]

I'm running blue+ and actinic

 

[Th0rn]

I'm running blue+ and actinic

Is that working well for you or would you change it?

 

[Hammer100]

Only been a month so no too sure yet

 

[Chris Adams]

yes go 4xt5 in my opinion

 

[Th0rn]

yes go 4xt5 in my opinion

I am going to get two for know and then get two more when I have the money.

 

[sneub]

I have 1 Giesemann Azure and 1 Giesemann Super Actinic with my two Kessil A360WE on my 75

 

[Hammer100]

How long does everyone run their supplement lighting?

 

[gcrawford]

Blues 11:00 - 17:00, purples 10:00 - 18:00. Kessils ramp up slowly through the day to low moonlight during the evening and all out at 22:30.

 

[Hammer100]

That's pretty much what i do