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Aquascience bulb question?

post #1 of 11
2/18/12 at 1:30pm
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Do they not make the Aquascience anymore?   I was using the Aquascience Special 15000 in my 29G and can not find it anymore  :(

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post #2 of 11
2/25/12 at 4:58pm
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OK, let's try this......In the 29G mixed reef I use 2 ati blue plus, 1 ati aquablue Special and 1 aquascience 15000

 

apaprently they don't make the Aquascience anymore....SOOOOO what do you suggest i use in its place????????

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post #3 of 11
2/25/12 at 5:06pm

Sorry Lois, just got into this whole t5 business myself.. :x

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post #4 of 11
2/25/12 at 5:55pm

LED's???? 

 

 

 

 

Or purple plus or coral plus. 

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post #5 of 11
2/25/12 at 5:59pm
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LOL....Krista I am not doing another LED build right now.......anyway I do not want to add anything with red in this tank

 

 

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post #6 of 11
2/26/12 at 7:37am

The Giesemann - Aqua Flora bulbs put out a very similar distribution of light across the spectrum with peaks in the lower blue range as well as green and red, just like the Aqua Science 15,000.  The Giesemann actually looks like a slightly better bulb to me.  Both are considered full spectrum bulbs.

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post #7 of 11
2/26/12 at 8:30am
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this one?

 

  • Manufacturer: Giesemann
  • Dimensions: 22.2" L
  • Availability: In Stock - Usually ships in 24 hours
  • Item #: GSM0033

  • Giesemann 24W Aqua Flora T5 HO Fluorescent bulb is a balanced, full-spectrum lamp designed to enhance plant growth in freshwater tanks and bring out the blue and red colors of fish. Recommended Use: Freshwater: in combination with Midday Sun or Aquablue Plus; Saltwater: in combination with at least 3 or more other T5 bulbs.

  • Description Our Price   Qty
    24W Aqua Flora T5 HO Fluorescent

 

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post #8 of 11
2/26/12 at 8:42am

Yes the Aqua Flora by Giesemann, the Aqua Blue Special by ATI and the Aqua Science 15,000 are all very close to being the exact same bulbs, or the manufacturers equivalent of one another going by what I see in their spectral graphs.  So really, it's hardly any different than the aqua blue special that you're already running.

 

 

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post #9 of 11
2/26/12 at 8:45am
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OK......cause I really like what I have....LOL....and this tank just flourishes too...so I hate to change it too much

 

thanks

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post #10 of 11
2/26/12 at 9:24am
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Originally Posted by meowzer View Post

OK......cause I really like what I have....LOL....and this tank just flourishes too...so I hate to change it too much

 

thanks



I haven't seen em in person so I can't tell you what the color temperature looks like to the eye.  I'm just going by what I see in the data.  The Giesemann may have a slightly whiter look to it but would probably help bring out a wider range of color in the tank and possibly better growth as I think it has a slight advantage over the ATI in being considered a full spectrum bulb.  Since you already have the blue range pretty well covered with the Blue +'s and the other Blue Special then I think I'd go with the Giesemann Flora vs another ATI Blue Special if it were my choice.  Just my .02

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post #11 of 11
4/24/12 at 6:17pm
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Well I finally placed the order for the bulbs.....2 ATI blue plus, 1 ATI Aquablue special, and 1 Geisman Aqua Flora.....SOOOOO I hope I like it

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