T5 Bulb Config - Calling the Grim Reefer

[FranktheTankTx]

Hi everyone and hopefully Grim Reefer,

I was referred here, and to the Grim Reefer, from some folks at DFWMAS.

I am planning a 135g tank with Ice Cap retro fit T5's w/ ice cap electronic ballasts and individual reflectors. I will use 2 - 6 bulb kits 35" long each. I want a "blue" look to my tank and want to avoid the red, yellowish tint that some light configs give you. I want the flourescents to pop out not only when the actinics are on but also when the daylight bulbs are on as well.

I have invisioned this for the tank (oh boy, I'm giving away my top secret reef plans).

I will be keeping SPS, clams, zoo's and rics in this tank.

This was my designed bulb config to gain the color I desire:

ATI True Actinic
UV Actinic White (12k)
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aqua Blue (14k)
ATI True Actinic
UV Actinic White (12k)

I planned to go with nothing below a 10k bulb... and as you can see am going to try 12k and above. Perhaps I understand that I may not have as high of growth rate as a 10k or even lower k bulb would give... but really color is more desired here. Plus I feel with 3 "daylight" bulbs used I am throwing "sunlight" at them in a form.

What do you think? Will this work for the corals I plan to hold? Any suggestions or have I nailed it on the head?

Thank you, and thanks for having me in the community!!!

[reef / aholic]

Look under- The T5 Q&a Thread and post there for a faster response!!!

[FranktheTankTx]

Originally posted by RoBolton
Look under- The T5 Q&a Thread and post there for a faster response!!!

Thanks!

[viodea]

Originally posted by RoBolton
Look under- The T5 Q&a Thread and post there for a faster response!!!

I tried to search but T5 is less than 3 characters, so, no search for it. I don't see it as a sticky either. Where is the T5 Q&A thread?

[woodycb]

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1256520