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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by waterfowler, Nov 25, 2009.

  1. Nov 25, 2009 #1
    waterfowler

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    I want to add 2 T5s to the 4 PCs on my tank. The PCs are 2 10,000 and 2 460/420. I moved the 460/420s to the front and I got to me a much better look. I would like opinions on what 2 T5 bulbs would give me a good color and growth? I will be placing them over the back of the tank directly over some SPS. Also any thoughts on a different bulb combo for the PCs? I'm thinking one Giesemann Powerchrome AquaBlue and not sure if I should go with a Actinic+ or 2 AquaBlue's? How would it look with 2 AquaBlue's?
     
  2. Nov 25, 2009 #2
    xmasia

    xmasia Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    if ya need more blue go with 2 ati blue plus ifnot so blue go with uvl acintic white 12k or a uvl 75/25 14k aquablue and a ati blue plus or you could go with the 2 uvl. thats the the cool thing with t5 those 3 blubs can give different color choices...if you can do it ditch the pcs and add another t5 fixture
     
  3. Nov 26, 2009 #3
    waterfowler

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    I know I should ditch the PCs and I will in time. I'm being stubborn cuz its a nice unit with the built in timers, fans and moon light leds. In the future a hood with 8 T5s and a controller with all that stuff will be added but after a skimmer upgrade. I would like some more blue. Things look a little drab with the 10ks on but I want growth to.
     
  4. Nov 26, 2009 #4
    xmasia

    xmasia Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    well the bulbs i mentioned run around $20 bucks a piece. the ati blue plus are really blue. the uvl acintic white isnt the 75/25 has a little blue
     
  5. Nov 26, 2009 #5
    waterfowler

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    And looking at the AquaBlue...60/40...6000k/22000k
     

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