which bulbs for T5 fixture

njp14333 · 05/11/2006, 04:47 PM

alright well i decided im going to get an aquatinics 5 bulb T5 fixture for my 75. im still a little unsure on what bulbs to get tho. i know i want at least two 10k's in their for growth, but what about the other three bulbs? iv read that T5 actinics are kinda wimpy, so would i need three of these? what about 20k bulbs or actinic/white? any other suggestions?

Tomzpc · 05/11/2006, 08:52 PM

I'd consider 2 GE daylights and 3 D&D actinic plus (formerly known as blue plus). Stay away from the D&D "pure" actinics. Those are the wimpy ones. =)

05/11/2006, 04:47 PM	#1
njp14333 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 295	which bulbs for T5 fixture alright well i decided im going to get an aquatinics 5 bulb T5 fixture for my 75. im still a little unsure on what bulbs to get tho. i know i want at least two 10k's in their for growth, but what about the other three bulbs? iv read that T5 actinics are kinda wimpy, so would i need three of these? what about 20k bulbs or actinic/white? any other suggestions? __________________ “Reality is just a crutch for people who can't cope with drugs.” - Robin Williams Current Tank Info: 40g In-Wall FOWLR, (soon to be a mixed reef), and a 28g Cube (mixed reef).

05/11/2006, 08:52 PM	#2
Tomzpc Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY Posts: 1,738	I'd consider 2 GE daylights and 3 D&D actinic plus (formerly known as blue plus). Stay away from the D&D "pure" actinics. Those are the wimpy ones. =)