T5 Bulb recommendation

rwm555 · 11/24/2009, 04:22 PM

I have a 65 gal reef tank and I'm getting ready to replace my bulbs. I run a 6 bulb T5 system and currently have 2 daylight and 4 super actinic. The set of 4 come on first and then the 2. A couple of people said that I should change to some different bulbs. Maybe something with more purple.

Can I have some suggestions on a combination of bulbs.

Corals = mostly LPS (Hammer, Zoes, Mushrooms, Montipore, Frogsporne, Toadstool)

yongpanda · 11/24/2009, 05:22 PM

This all depends on the color you want. white?light blue? deep blue?

Keep in mind most corals IMO show more color in a bluer light.
Some brands i can suggest are ATI, UVL, GE, FIJI (PURPLE)

You can go to my thread on ym tank setup for some pictures on light combinations

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1745770

11/24/2009, 04:22 PM	#1
rwm555 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 90	T5 Bulb recommendation I have a 65 gal reef tank and I'm getting ready to replace my bulbs. I run a 6 bulb T5 system and currently have 2 daylight and 4 super actinic. The set of 4 come on first and then the 2. A couple of people said that I should change to some different bulbs. Maybe something with more purple. Can I have some suggestions on a combination of bulbs. Corals = mostly LPS (Hammer, Zoes, Mushrooms, Montipore, Frogsporne, Toadstool)

11/24/2009, 05:22 PM	#2
yongpanda Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: United States Posts: 504	This all depends on the color you want. white?light blue? deep blue? Keep in mind most corals IMO show more color in a bluer light. Some brands i can suggest are ATI, UVL, GE, FIJI (PURPLE) You can go to my thread on ym tank setup for some pictures on light combinations http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1745770 __________________ I'm not obssesed with aquariums, I just find them very interesting :D Current Tank Info: Elos Midi in the making