T5 Lighting

[ponydesigns]

I still have an algae problem, my pet store guy told me I could change the bulbs out.
He said I need more blue on my actinics and change the spectrum of my whites.
Could someone please help on this?
I currently have
Current USA Nova Extreme Pro T5HO - 10K / 460nm Actinics: : 36" - 6 x 39 Watts (3 - 10K / 3 - 460nm Actinics)

 

[coralreefer]

the current USA bulbs are TERRIBLE. i have the same fixture but 48". i would recommend changing the bulbs so there is less yellow spectrum and more blue, because the yellow spectrum level promotes algae growth.
since the bulbs that come with the fixture are bad, i just ordered three pure actinic giesemann bulbs. here are some good bulb brands:
Giesemann
UVI
ATI
hope that helps!

 

[bubbles02]

So what would you reccomend replacing the daylight bulbs with then? I have the same fixture and was wondering what type of bulb combo would work best.

 

[05xrunner]

I wouldnt say the Current bulbs are terrible..Just there are better bulbs out there to use.
here is what i recommend..the Blue+ are SOOO much better..nicer color and great par. Actinic bulb doesnt really give you much par its just for colors to pop but the blue + does an EXCELLENT job at that..I would say with this combo you would be around a 14k color look to the tank and give you GREAT par and keep anything you want from SPS to clams
ATI Blue plus
ATI Aquablue Special
UV AquaSun
Giesemann Pure Actinic
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue plus

 

[wangotango]

Originally Posted by 05xrunner
http:///forum/post/2919755
I wouldnt say the Current bulbs are terrible..Just there are better bulbs out there to use.
here is what i recommend..the Blue+ are SOOO much better..nicer color and great par. Actinic bulb doesnt really give you much par its just for colors to pop but the blue + does an EXCELLENT job at that..I would say with this combo you would be around a 14k color look to the tank and give you GREAT par and keep anything you want from SPS to clams
ATI Blue plus
ATI Aquablue Special
UV AquaSun
Giesemann Pure Actinic
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue plus
+1
Good combo.
-Justin

 

[bubbles02]

Ok so in using the blue+ bulbs. Would I just use all 6? Or just the 3 in place of the actinics? Then what would I get for the days?

 

[stevedave08]

i need info on this as well.

 

[05xrunner]

I listed a good bulb combination and where to place them in the fixture. Doesnt really matter where you put them in the light though

 

[bubbles02]

Oh I understand now sorry didn't relize the list was the combo

 

[bubbles02]

Where is the best place to purchase bulbs?

 

[coralreefer]

online

 

[bubbles02]

Thanks for the obvious coralreefer. LOL. I actually found a site that has all of them and it's only 10 to ship all 6. It's at reefgeek. Anyone deal with them before?

 

[coralreefer]

well nycbob said reefgeek was good

 

[bubbles02]

thanks!!