whats the best t5 bulb combination?

[scoobysnack77]

I decided based on everyones experience 2 blue +, 2 actinics, 1 coral + and 1 aqua blue special. Ill let everyone know how it goes :) thanx everyone for your input .

 

[kschweer]

Here's a few good links

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

http://www.atinorthamerica.com/faq.php

Like others said its a lot of personal preference. With my 6 bulb fixture I just switched to
Blue+
Blue+
Purple+
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+

So far I'm very happy with it

 

[Acro]

Nobody like the Red Sea bulbs?

 

[jeremy]

I have thought about using a few red sea bulbs when I do bulb swap next month. I have never saw any in person but have heard good things about them.

 

[davocean]

On a 6 bulb I would do 4x blue+ 1x coral + 1x fiji purple
Blue + just look more appealing than the specials.
I do ATI, but Geismanns are great too

 

[davocean]

Oh and if you are switching from halides, you may consider adding some LED strips for additional color flavoring, and shimmer.
T5's are great for growth and color, but you are going to notice lack of shimmer.
I do ecoxotics blue actinic and marine strips, one of each, big difference, and additional PAR value.

 

[scoobysnack77]

On a 6 bulb I would do 4x blue+ 1x coral + 1x fiji purple
Blue + just look more appealing than the specials.
I do ATI, but Geismanns are great too

would that be enough par for acros?

 

[davocean]

would that be enough par for acros?

You should be able to grow whatever you wish under those lights

 

[scoobysnack77]

You should be able to grow whatever you wish under those lights

thanx :)