What's your t5 actinic choice?

kraash · 03/16/2009, 08:32 AM

I am using 4-4' UV brand t5 actinics powered by an Icecap ballast, and would like to replace the bulbs with a different brand. These bulbs seem to give off a greenish tint, and would like something with more blue. So..... what's everyone like?

todd141 · 03/16/2009, 09:07 AM

I would suggest skimming thru the thread here titled "The T5 Q&a Thread"

There are lots of suggestions, and The Grim Reefer has been kind enough to reply to most questions.

As for myself, I had a 54w 4' Super Actinic bulb and it seemed pretty weak (overpowered by my other bulbs.) I now run UVL 454, 2 Blue Plus and a Fiji Purple over my tank.

Can't beat the UV 545 or the Blue Plus if you're looking for blue.

reefer96 · 03/16/2009, 09:27 AM

I use the Geisemann pure Actinic on an icecap 660. they are about as close as you can get to a vho actinic IMO.

03/16/2009, 08:32 AM	#1
kraash Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern Il Posts: 907	What's your t5 actinic choice? I am using 4-4' UV brand t5 actinics powered by an Icecap ballast, and would like to replace the bulbs with a different brand. These bulbs seem to give off a greenish tint, and would like something with more blue. So..... what's everyone like?

03/16/2009, 09:07 AM	#2
todd141 Golf Nut Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 385	I would suggest skimming thru the thread here titled "The T5 Q&a Thread" There are lots of suggestions, and The Grim Reefer has been kind enough to reply to most questions. As for myself, I had a 54w 4' Super Actinic bulb and it seemed pretty weak (overpowered by my other bulbs.) I now run UVL 454, 2 Blue Plus and a Fiji Purple over my tank. Can't beat the UV 545 or the Blue Plus if you're looking for blue. __________________ This is my fancy signature..... Current Tank Info: 75 gallon; Lifereef overflow; 18 gallon acrylic sump

03/16/2009, 09:27 AM	#3
reefer96 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: lake st louis Posts: 834	I use the Geisemann pure Actinic on an icecap 660. they are about as close as you can get to a vho actinic IMO.