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03/02/2007, 12:32 PM
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Location: Valencia, SoCal
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which t-5 bulbs are best?
I have pretty much decided instead of adding another bank of PC to my hood I am going to get the tek t-5 2x39W kit from reefgeek.com. Which bulbs should I pick for it, that last longer and give the best color? Rather subjective question I know.
tank spec.: 50gal. 36x15-x20 some LPS (open brain, zoos, etc) and 2 bubble tip anemones current lighting (195W PC) 2x65 (1 - 10,000K, 1-Actinic) 1X65(50/50) **This one will likely be removed Adding: 2x39 t-5HO tek retrofit kit Which bulbs? I was thinking 1-Aquablue 11,000K & 1-Actinic+. I have no idea which brand is best. |
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03/02/2007, 12:41 PM
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Location: Brooklyn Center, MN USA
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I'd purchase the retrokits from diyreef.com where you can upgrade the reflectors to Icecaps for only $4 more. It is proven the Tek reflector is inferior.
As for bulbs. It's all a matter or tastes and opinions. Having tried ATIs in years past, I'm quite happy with just UVL T5 actinic/whites and super actinics.
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03/02/2007, 12:44 PM
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Location: MA
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it is all personal pref on this one. I like nomral white and blues (50% 6500 + 50% actinic). Some like all blue, some like almost purple. etc.
The white will last the longest and david is right, the TEK reflector are single but suck since they go spotted with salt and cannot clean it.
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Thanks Mike Current Tank Info: 75 gal; Tek T5 lights, reef tank with low to mod coral; wavemaker with maxjet ph; red sea ozone with orp at 350 (and going higher); Ev-120 protein skimmer; quiet one 3000 main pump |
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