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02/25/2014, 09:58 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: St. Helens, UK
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Help: Which bulbs to use?
So before I start adding anything into my tank I want to get my lighting sorted so its ok for corals. At the moment I just have 2 T8's, which came fitted to the tank hood(Fluval Roma125), and I will be adding 2 T5's. The T5's will be either side of the T8's with a reflector.
Anyways, to the bulbs! I want my tank to be slightly bluish in colour, but not too over the top blue. Would It be best to have the 2 T5's white and the 2 T8's blue? Or 1 T8 blue and 1 white, and 1 T5 blue and 1 white? Also, what's the best bulbs and where to buy them? Thanks. |
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02/25/2014, 12:02 PM
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The t8s are pretty pointless. I'd switch everything out and fit 4 T5s in there. Make sure you include some fans to cool them down as well.
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02/25/2014, 12:57 PM
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4 T5HO. 2 blue+, 2 coral+ and your good to go 
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02/25/2014, 01:15 PM
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For now I'm thinking 2x Arcadia Marine White's for my T5's, and then 2x Marine Blue Actinic's for my T8's. Then when I can, convert my T8's into T5's and have 2x Marine Blue Actinic's. Would this be alright until I can convert?
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