Time to replace my T5s

eaglephot

eaglephot

Member
It is time to replace my T5 bulbs.
My setup now is (front to back)
Blue Plus
True Actinic
Pro Color
Aqua Blue
Aqua Sun
Blue Plus
I'd like to switch out a few bulbs...
Super Actinic
True Actinic
GE3000K
Aqua Blue
Aqua Sun
Super Actinic
What do you think? What kind of coloring will I get with the new setup? I'd like to have a bluish, whitish, purplish color and maybe a little pinkish. Will those bulbs give me at least the first three colors? Are there any bulbs that you feel should also be switched/left alone, etc? Suggestions? Thanks!
 
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flukes

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I would like to know the answer to this question too.
 
dutchschoon

dutchschoon

New Member
I'm curious is that a Nova Pro you have?
I am new to the T-5's and just purchased the Nova pro(haven't finished setting up my 55 yet)..
Not to sound like a total newby-but do any brand t-5 bulbs work with that fixture?
 
wangotango

wangotango

Active Member
Originally Posted by ocyoo
http:///forum/post/2864442
go MH, it has a better value, Watt vs lumen output, even more than t5ho!
Not always...
That new combo will be white with a tint of blue most likely. If you like a little bit more blue but still need the PAR look into the ATI blue plus.
-Justin
 
chilwil84

chilwil84

Active Member
ditch the ge and put in a ati blue plus. the uvl aqua sun will easily whiten your tank with leaving just a hint of blue. the ge and the aqua sun will knock out all the blue look when they are running at the same time.
 
reefraff

reefraff

Active Member
The GE 30000K lamp is a little harsher than the Pro Color. With everything running it isn't going to make a huge difference in the look. Depending on your corals the pro color's deeper red spectrum might give you colors the GE wont
 
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painkiller1009

Guest
Yep get ride of that ge3000k bulb. Hard to balance it out in under a 8 bulb set up.
Try this
Front to back
ATI - Blue Plus
UVL - Super Actinic
UVL - Aquasun
ATI - Blue Plus
ATI - Aquablue
ATI - Blue Plus
 
eaglephot

eaglephot

Member
Oh my goodness! I haven't purchased my replacement lights yet. I came back to see what I have on my tank now and then saw all of these responses! Thank you everyone! I am off to buy the lights right now.
Front to back:
Blue Plus
Super Actinic
Aqua Sun
Blue Plus
Aqua Blue
Blue Plus
Thank you very very much for everyone who responded! I am sorry it took me so long to thank you.
 
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