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06/17/2015, 05:39 AM
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Giesemann T5 Bulb Combo
I am thinking about ordering a Giesemann MAtrixx ii 8x54w fixture. The fixture comes with bulbs so I need to pick out a bulb combo. Anyone have experience with these bulbs and different combinations? I am looking to get a nice balance of blue/white. I do not want an overly blue tank.
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06/17/2015, 06:55 AM
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don't have experience with Giesemann cause I use ATI bulbs. I know there are some threads on here that suggests some combos for them bulbs. Giesemann and ATI bulbs are almost the same for as color, but just have a different name. might try to find a thread of ATI combos and try to compare which Giesemann bulb will match up with that. Nice fixture through, but out my budget league!!
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06/17/2015, 07:51 AM
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Interested in this too. Have just ordered the Aurora Hybrid and need to let the dealer know which bulbs I want, coming from a purely LED background I'm not sure what to go for.
This link might give you a few ideas though, I found it really helpful:- http://www.*********.com/threads/gie...7/#post2288274
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06/17/2015, 07:56 AM
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Ok it's obviously not going to let me post a link to another forum, if you type this into google it should come up:-
giesemann ati T5 lamp comparison pics par and a whole mess of data
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06/17/2015, 08:33 AM
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In my 4 bulb fixture I use 2 Actinic Blue, and 2 Aquablue Coral. It gives a nice white hue, with just a hint of blue. I also have 2 strips of actinic led's, and they help to blue it up more.
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