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T5 Bulb Combo?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Whitney, Mar 24, 2017.

  1. Mar 24, 2017 #1
    Whitney Cedar Rapids, IA

    Whitney

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    We have a t5 6 bulb light and are needing to replace bulbs.

    Just curious, what bulb combinations others have had success with in the past or present?
     
  2. Mar 24, 2017 #2
    Dave Des Moines Area

    Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

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    @beckerj3@beckerj3 has one of the best T5 lit tanks I've seen, maybe she will chime in...
     
  3. Mar 24, 2017 #3
    jeremy Davenport, IA

    jeremy Acro Addict

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    Depending on how blue or not blue you want it there are good combos in this link.
    www.atinorthamerica.com

    OR just start with 4 blue plus 1 purple plus and 1 coral plus. Great combination.
    For a 6 bulb I run 3 blue plus 2 aqua blue specials and 1 purple plus. But I like a whiter look.
     
  4. Mar 24, 2017 #4
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

    beckerj3 Expert Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member

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    I use all ATI bulbs - 4 blue plus, 1 purple plus and 1 coral plus - as was mentioned by @jeremy@jeremy above.
     
  5. Mar 24, 2017 #5
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Blue plus, coral plus, and purple plus was a combo I ran as well.
     
  6. Mar 24, 2017 #6
    Whitney Cedar Rapids, IA

    Whitney

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    We already bought 3 blues, so I'm thinking we'll do 2 coral and 1 purple.

    Thanks for the input guys!
     
  7. Mar 24, 2017 #7
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    3 blue and 3 coral plus is a good one also. Give an ice blue color. 3 blue 2 coral and a purple is a good look and combo also
     
  8. Mar 26, 2017 #8
    mattman319 Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I am in Cedar Rapids as well. Come by and have a look see.
     
  9. Mar 26, 2017 #9
    mattman319 Cedar Rapids, IA

    mattman319 SoManyTanks

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    This is only under the blue LEDs, but the high point of the day runs t5s as well. I would b more than happy to help u guys with any questions!
    Just hit me up!
     

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