Replacing actinic T5s to complement Phoenix 14K DEs?

AcroporAddict · 06/16/2008, 03:35 PM

guys,
I have a 48" 2 x 250 watt HQI/four 54 watt T5 actinic fixture (Current).

I replaced the stock halide DE bulbs with Phoenix 14Ks, and I really like the presentation of the Phoenix bulbs alone, and I was thinking I might just repalce the T5 actinics with daylight bulbs to help with my PAR ratings.

It is hard to see any actinic benefits outside of aesthetics.

Any recomendations for T5 bulbs that would complement the Phoenix 14Ks? I guess I would want a bulb that doesn't alter the Phaonix presentation, but complements it.

This would give me more light for the SPS corals I have. Tank is a 120 all SPS.

Any ideas? Thanks.
Dave

06/16/2008, 03:35 PM	#1
AcroporAddict There is no substitute. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 2,269	Replacing actinic T5s to complement Phoenix 14K DEs? guys, I have a 48" 2 x 250 watt HQI/four 54 watt T5 actinic fixture (Current). I replaced the stock halide DE bulbs with Phoenix 14Ks, and I really like the presentation of the Phoenix bulbs alone, and I was thinking I might just repalce the T5 actinics with daylight bulbs to help with my PAR ratings. It is hard to see any actinic benefits outside of aesthetics. Any recomendations for T5 bulbs that would complement the Phoenix 14Ks? I guess I would want a bulb that doesn't alter the Phaonix presentation, but complements it. This would give me more light for the SPS corals I have. Tank is a 120 all SPS. Any ideas? Thanks. Dave