150w phoenix 14k Metal Halide with T5 supplement combo

noved · 05/22/2012, 12:01 PM

I"ll be using a 24" fishneedit MH/T5HO combo over a 24x18x18 tank. I already scored a great deal on 2 brand new 150w 14k phoenix bulbs so now I'm trying to find out what t5ho bulb will best compliment the phoenix color. So far I'm leaning toward 2 blue + and 2 coral + or 2 blue +, 1 coral+ and 1 true actinic. I do like a blue looking tank but also want as much pop and color as possible and still be able to grow the odd sps coral if I choose. If possible pics would be great.

jbonez · 05/22/2012, 12:04 PM

I have a 48'' in current outer orbit with 2 150w phoenix 14k with 2 pc 420/460nm i love it..

jbonez · 05/22/2012, 12:04 PM

Just posted updated pics...

noved · 05/22/2012, 09:18 PM

It looks good from the pics. I would be happy with that but I prefer it just a little darker if possible.. still very nice though, thanks.

allsps40 · 05/23/2012, 07:54 AM

True actinic and fiji purple

noved · 05/25/2012, 01:51 AM

I have 4 bulbs to get though. I do like the idea of an actinic probably in the 420 range, but instead of purple, I was thinking maybe 3 coral+ or 2 coral+ and a blue+, since the coral bulbs have some fiji purple already mixed in.

05/22/2012, 12:01 PM	#1
noved Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sault Ste Maire Posts: 13	150w phoenix 14k Metal Halide with T5 supplement combo I"ll be using a 24" fishneedit MH/T5HO combo over a 24x18x18 tank. I already scored a great deal on 2 brand new 150w 14k phoenix bulbs so now I'm trying to find out what t5ho bulb will best compliment the phoenix color. So far I'm leaning toward 2 blue + and 2 coral + or 2 blue +, 1 coral+ and 1 true actinic. I do like a blue looking tank but also want as much pop and color as possible and still be able to grow the odd sps coral if I choose. If possible pics would be great.

05/22/2012, 12:04 PM	#2
jbonez SALT LIFE Join Date: May 2008 Location: alabama Posts: 1,188	I have a 48'' in current outer orbit with 2 150w phoenix 14k with 2 pc 420/460nm i love it.. __________________ IT IS WHAT IT IS! Current Tank Info: 75GL MIXED REEF\|40B FRAG LIGHTING -4ft DIY 120 3W CREE LEDS ROYAL BLUES & COOL WHITES\| FLOW-vortech mp40 \| BRS HC GFO TLF REACTOR W/COBOLT MJ600\| REEF OCTOPUS BH90 SKIMMER\| TUNZE OSMOLATOR 3155 ATO W/MAGNETS\|REEF KEEPER ELITE.

05/22/2012, 12:04 PM	#3
jbonez SALT LIFE Join Date: May 2008 Location: alabama Posts: 1,188	Just posted updated pics... __________________ IT IS WHAT IT IS! Current Tank Info: 75GL MIXED REEF\|40B FRAG LIGHTING -4ft DIY 120 3W CREE LEDS ROYAL BLUES & COOL WHITES\| FLOW-vortech mp40 \| BRS HC GFO TLF REACTOR W/COBOLT MJ600\| REEF OCTOPUS BH90 SKIMMER\| TUNZE OSMOLATOR 3155 ATO W/MAGNETS\|REEF KEEPER ELITE.

05/23/2012, 07:54 AM	#5
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	True actinic and fiji purple __________________ __________ Current Tank Info: Past reef tanks: 20H softy, 29G mixed reef, 55G mixed reef, 40B sps dominant mixed reef and 75G sps dominant mixed reef. No tank currently

05/22/2012, 09:18 PM	#4
noved Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sault Ste Maire Posts: 13	It looks good from the pics. I would be happy with that but I prefer it just a little darker if possible.. still very nice though, thanks.

05/25/2012, 01:51 AM	#6
noved Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sault Ste Maire Posts: 13	I have 4 bulbs to get though. I do like the idea of an actinic probably in the 420 range, but instead of purple, I was thinking maybe 3 coral+ or 2 coral+ and a blue+, since the coral bulbs have some fiji purple already mixed in.