T 5 bulb replacement

choprjohn

New Member
Its time to replace the bulbs on my 8 bulb T 5 set up. Im looking for the most bang for my buck color wise. Also can I replace just the whites 1st? Ideas...Thanx in advance....Johnnie
 

wangotango

Active Member
Yes you can replace just the whites first. IMO it's better to swap-in new bulbs in stages so there is less of a shock to the corals.
A split of ATI Blue Plus and ATI Aquablue Special would give you a crisp white/pale blue look overall. They've also got rediculously good PAR. If you want some more "pop" then you could exchange an AB Special for something like an ATI Procolor, UVL 75/25, or UVL Aquasun, or the swap a Blue Plus for a pure actinic.
Best place to order them is reefgeek.
-Justin
 

btldreef

Moderator
I agree with what was said above. However, I recommend replacing one or two of your actinics with Wave Point's 420nm bulbs. Much nicer on my tank
 
Top