T5 bulbs suggestions for SPS

thommyboy121

thommyboy121

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So I have 4 X 54 watt T5 bulbs (2 white and 2 actinic), and it's almost time to replace them. I have a few SPS corals and would like to get more. I would like to see some improved coloration in one of my SPS corals:a green seriatopora which used to be fluorescent, but now is minty green. What type of bulbs should I get and how many of each? My current bulbs are not a good brand in the first place (i know that for sure) but I just want the best. I have read many different things on bulbs, but most say to get super blue. Is this the best? I thought more white (greater PAR) was best....please explain and give me some ideas.
***remember, I need the best output bulb that can give the best coloration***
 
nikesb

nikesb

Active Member
2 ati blue+, 1 kz superblue, 1 ati aquablue special. ati blue+ actually has more par than the ati 12000k.
 
ibanez

ibanez

Member
I have 1 ati Blue +, 1 Aqua blue special, 1 fiji purple, and a 10k and it looks pretty good and is getting some nice growth.
 
nikesb

nikesb

Active Member
i change my suggestion, 2 blue+, 1 fiji purple, 1 kz superblue. youll get some amazing colors. 3 white spectrum bulbs is way too white
 
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