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08/01/2010, 08:32 PM
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Help with light?
I am getting a TEK 36" 4x39 high output fixture and i have no idea on what kind of bulbs to get for it.I am going to be keeping soft coral and maybe some LPS in the future.
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08/01/2010, 09:25 PM
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The 4x39w Tek is a great choice for a 40BR, you will grow Softys & LPS with ease. The bulb combo depends on the "look" you prefer, but the following combination seems to be pretty popular: (2) ATI Blue Plus, (1) KZ Figi Purple and (1) ATI Aquablue Special. Hope this helps!
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08/01/2010, 09:40 PM
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Thank you very much.now i in least have an idea on what to get
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08/01/2010, 09:42 PM
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No problem! RC Sponsor ReefGeek.com has a great selection of bulbs. Good luck!
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08/01/2010, 10:03 PM
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Another question do you have a picture or video of this setup that you can show me?
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08/01/2010, 11:00 PM
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With all of the bulbs fired, it would look similar to the picture below. With only actinics (Blue Plus) on for dusk/dawn, it will be bluer.
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08/01/2010, 11:02 PM
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WOW i like that look
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08/02/2010, 07:03 AM
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Good reco Johnny.
I wold throw in that I run that exact combo above and I am not very fond of it. The ATI Aquablue washes out colors for me. I am replacing it with a KZ New Generation bulb. It will add more blue and less yellow which I am after. I also have a KZ Superblue on the way to see what that looks like compared to an ATI Blue Plus.
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