aquactinics tx5 wins over tek and nova pro, need bulb help!

[drea]

okay, so after researching, i like all the fixtures, but don't like the fact that the tek does not have a fan... the tx5 is similar in price and have not heard any bad things, plus it comes w/ a fan and splash gaurd.. i plan on putting this fixture directly above my tank
i have no idea of what kind of bulbs to order for it though..
can anyone reccomend the perfect bulb placement (brand also)
thanx in advance

 

[reefraff]

Kinda depends on what look you preffer but a good place to start would be reefgeek dot com has all these lamps.
Front
ATI Blue Plus or Giesemann Actinic Plus
UVL Super Actinic
UVL Aquasun
Blue Plus or Actinic Plus
ATI or Giesemann Aquablue or a BP/AP if you'd like a bluer look
That will leave you with the actinic and one of the blues for a dusk/dawn pair on one cord (lamps 2&4).

 

[dragonzim]

I just replaced the 6 bulbs in my TEK fixture. I went with all Geissmann bulbs.
Front
Actinic +
Actinic +
Midday 6K
AquaBlue +
Actinic +
Pure Actinic
Back
The tank now has a really crisp color to it with a really nice, slight blue tint and my corals colors are all really popping right now.

 

[harris28]

I have the Tx5 and love it. My bulbs in order are
Front
Aqua Blue
Super Actinic
Aquasun
Blue Plus
GE 6500k
This gives my tank a nice white with a tint of blue. I really like it but next time I want a little more blue hue to it.