Bulbs

[crazymman]

I have a t5 with 4 bulbs. I need to replace the bulbs and am wondering what's the best combo of bulbs to have to support a reef tank.

 

[reeffreak]

I highly,highly recommend you call or email Reefgeek.com on bulb choices.The choices for bulbs is unlimited.Not knowing what look you are going for-bluish,balance white/blue makes it hard to give a list.

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[yote]

+1 Reef

 

[crazymman]

Im wanting to go for the bluish color not as much bright white. Right now i have 2 12000k daylight and 2 anitic. With all of that on its still more white then i would like.

 

[crazymman]

But if the corals need it then ill leave it.

 

[reeffreak]

Who makes the 12k bulbs on your fixture?

What you have is fine for corals but if is time to change bulbs.My personal choice would be two ATI Aquablue Special(12000k) and two ATI Blue Plus.I think it would give a nice blue hue and good for the corals too.

 

[crazymman]

Oddysea. Came with the fixture. Thanks reef

 

[reeffreak]

Oh yeah,you will get 30 even up to 50 percent more PAR with the bulb recommendation I gave you.Which means even more light for the corals.BTW.I the ATI Aquablue(12k) is a crisp white with a slight blue hue,even more so then the Odyssea brand 12k bulbs.

 

[crazymman]

Cool. Thanks.