T5 Lighting help

ryandefones

Member
As of the moment I am running a dual T5 fixture over my 25 gallon tank. I was wondering what 2 bulbs might be the best combination I could possibly buy, or atleast hold me over until I am able to afford a new fixture.
Right now, I have one MARINE GLO- Actinic (22in) bulb that is 24W and one LIFE GLO II- 6,700k (22in) that is 24W as well.
I know they aren't emitting enough light in my tank.
I was looking at a 10,000k bulb to swap the 6,700k but I would like as many suggestions I could get as far as T5 bulbs go! thank you.
I just want ideal lighting that will satisfy a reef tank. I know other fixtures are better than T5 but I can't afford anything else as of the moment.
 

nikesb

Active Member
ATI blue+ and Korallen Zucht New Generation 14k will be a nice color combination.
as far as holding you over, do you mean color satisfaction or for your corals? if its the latter, what kind of corals are you planning on?
 

ryandefones

Member
I was considering mushroom anenome but I hear they can grow rapidly; idk I won't be getting difficult handlers. I just am going pretty basic. SO yes something more along the lines as beneficial to coral.
 
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