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Unread 08/06/2013, 06:44 PM   #1
Damsel7
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T5 bulb suggestions? Too white

Just purchased AquaticLife 30" T5 HO dual fixture. It came with a 10,000k white and a 420/460nm blue. I don't really like the way it looks its too white. What do I buy to get more blue color or purple?
Have soft corals only


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Unread 08/06/2013, 07:55 PM   #2
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change out the 10k for a purple plus


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Unread 08/06/2013, 10:55 PM   #3
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The only problem I see with getting rid of the 10k is depending on what coral you wish to keep you may be lacking in correct light.


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Unread 08/06/2013, 10:58 PM   #4
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Get an ATI Coral+ and an ATI Blue/Purple+. Just choose the blue for a bluer look, or the purple for a more red/pink/purple look. It's all up to your tastes.


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