Need help picking bulbs for a T5 fixture

nordkapp

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I'm abou to order a 48" 6x54W Tek Elite for a 90 gal reef and I need help about picking the bulbs?
What's a good brand?
And what color bulbs? I like a little bluish but I want to chose the best bulbs for SPS, Clams and possibly a BTA
 

ibew41

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Originally Posted by jmbr0828 http:///forum/thread/384952/need-help-picking-bulbs-for-a-t5-fixture#post_3374925
I found some LED T5s on satisled.com They are about the same price at normal t5s, but you should see more efficiency.
Check em out They only have 3 colors, but you should be able to replace some of the whites. http://www.satisled.com/led-fluorescent-light-led-t5-tube-46-inch-11w-with-fixture_p219.html .. They only have
the led on the p219 is only 8700k max kind of yellow and will not work in a ho ballast
 

btwk12

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Originally Posted by WangoTango http:///forum/thread/384952/need-help-picking-bulbs-for-a-t5-fixture#post_3374064
Maybe (3) ATI Blue Plus, (2) ATI Aquaublue Special, and (1) ATI Purple Plus.
this is the exact combo i am in the process of switching to hopefully it looks good! i have 3 rows changed out and i love the purple+ look i went with 2 rows of special because i thought they were more of a daylight grow bulb, more than the blue+ , but i am no specialist by any means. but mine looks good so far good luck
 
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