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07/28/2010, 09:52 AM | #1 |
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Should I change my t5 bulbs for better tank display?
I just bought this unit from topdogg on ebay, and was wondering if I should change out some of the t5 bulbs for better display on my 75 gallon reef tank with sps and clams. The stock t5 bulbs are 4x 54W T5 HO Actinic Blue:
48" Metal Halide ADV+ T5 716W This MH ADV+ T5 48 is THE reefers light. A space saving combo unit combines 2x 250W HQI metal halide, 4x 54W Actinic Blue T5 HO lamps, and 6x Bluemoon LED into one single unit. This unit also features external HQI controller, heavy duty cooling fan, mounting legs, and anodized aluminum housing. Individual power cords and power switches maximizes usability and timer ready! Features: Dimensions - 47.50 x 15.00 x 3.00 Dimensions w/brackets - 48.00 x 18.00 x 6.25 Supports 2x 250W HQI FC2 lamps Supports 4x 54W T5 HO lamps Supports 6x dual Bluemoon LED Individual power cords for each function External HQI controllers Internal T5 fluorescent ballasts Non-corrosive powder coated aluminum housing Heavy duty cooling fan Tempered glass splash guard Mounting legs Standard T5 sockets Double Ended FC2 HQI sockets Highly polished reflector CE Certified Listing includes: 1x MH/T5 fixture and all ballasts 1x Mounting Bracket 2x MH 250W 15000K 4x 54W T5 HO Actinic Blue 6x Dual LED All your feedback is appreciated. |
07/28/2010, 01:07 PM | #2 |
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Any thoughts?
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07/28/2010, 10:36 PM | #3 |
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I would definitely throw a KZ Fiji Purple in the mix. You could probably use the stock bulbs for a little bit but in the end I would change them all.
Depending on your MH bulbs I would run different combos with the T5's. I would be inclined to do something like 1 ATI Blue Plus, 1 KZ Superblue, 1 KZ Fiji Purple and 1 UVL Superactinic. That will create a strong 20k look but pop almost all colors. Then run some high PAR 12k bulbs on the MH. JMO
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