Light color question

[pokerfish]

I could use an experienced opinion ....Heres my question...I just got a 4 bulb 216 watt t5ho fixture that came with 2 10,000k daylights and 2 actinic blue bulbs. My question is this, I am happy with the color temprature (although very bright) but my wife prefers the tank with just the whites on. For me,just the whites are too yellowy but I see her point about the blues being really bright. My question is...can I change bulbs to trade a little blue for something that will look a little more like the just whites (like replacing a blue for another daylight white perhaps?) without losing actinic benefits (are there actinic benefits or are they just for show?) Is there another temprature bulb option that might tone down the blue and pop up the white? Is there another bulb config that might produce good growth with a less tanning booth glow? I apprecaiate any opinions you guys have...thanks in advance...

 

[BL1]

There are almost limitless color options when it comes to T5s. Your best bet will probably be to contact the guys over at Reefgeek. A lot of members here have used them to pick bulbs to get the best color combination for them.

 

[Northstar24]

I'd say call reefgeek as well. You could try some 12k or 14k whites, and swapping a acintic for a Fiji purple may help as well

 

[Bifferwine]

You can switch out a blue for another white. But I would take Brian's advice and call Reef Geek.

 

[AmberSunrise]

Fiji Purples are awesome highly recommend using different color bulbs to bring out a variety of colors in your tank.

 

[sen5241b]

Coralline will grow like crazy under true blue actinic (approx 460nm) light.