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Do you have a recommendation for T5 bulbs?
Looking to replace T5 bulbs...any recommendations on which ones? I have the Current Nova Extreme fixture with 4 24w bulbs...2 460nm actinic, 2 10k. I would love maybe whiter/bluer daylight and actinics that are maybe a bit more blue. I've heard that T5's don't have a great actinic, but that may have changed by now...I haven't looked into it recently. I also want to get something besides the ones this fixture came with which I believe are SunPaq with the Current name written on them. I will be upgrading to the Tek fixture which I believe I can get with 6 bulbs or 4 bulbs...either way, with the superior reflectors, it'll be a big upgrade. But I just got an EcoSystem, so have to save my pennies again for a new T5 fixture!
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go with maybe 1 aquablue, 2 blue+, 1 uvl superactinic
or switch out one of the blue+ with and aquablue for a whiter look.
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Only one recommendation from me... get an ATI procolor. Reefgeek.com sells em, and it really brings out the purples, reds, and pinks
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65 gallon tall, 250w 6600k, 250w 14000k, 65w pc actinic (useless while lights are on) Growing chaetomorpha for sale, xenia, zoos, mushrooms. Tons of corals, not enough room. Love to trade locally! |
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Kathy I believe Robert and Larry do have all kinds of geismmann bulbs.
Find a combo that u like and stick to it. 50/50 actinic and white. |
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I'll personally be going with 1 ati procolor, 1 actinic, 1 blue, 1 blue plus, and a daylight.
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65 gallon tall, 250w 6600k, 250w 14000k, 65w pc actinic (useless while lights are on) Growing chaetomorpha for sale, xenia, zoos, mushrooms. Tons of corals, not enough room. Love to trade locally! |
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These are Par test from The Grim Reefer he did about a year ago. They are helpful if you get high light demanding corals. I have only being using T5 for 1 month now i purchased 7 different bulbs the only one I didn't like was the ProColor which I though before ordering would be my one of my favorite. Next I want to get the ATI Blue Plus that is one bulb I have yet to see in person.
ATI Sun Pro 357 Aquablue 336 Blue Plus 311 Actinic 137 D&D/Giesemann Midday 325 Aquablue 324 Actinic Plus 264 Pure Actinic 157 UVL Aqua sun 345 Actinic White 293 Super Actinic 210 AquaZ Sun Pro 285 Ocean Pro 323 Blue Pro 266 Helios Daylight 309 Super Blue 225 Current Sun Paq Daylight 10K 272 Blue 252 GE Daylight 340 |
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Hey nanokat,
I may have 2 x UVL 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescents in a few days that I can sell/trade you. These are a little on the purple side. Some people like them, myself I do not. I have Geissman 24W Actinic Plus on the way and if I like them, I will let you try the UVLs. If you decide you like them we can work something out. They will have been used 3 months as of Jan 1. If you are interested, pm me. |
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That's great...now I have more to go on. Those par values are a good start too! I will check around to see which ones I can actually see before buying so that I know what I'm getting...especially if I buy online.
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kat, I've been using ATI aquablue and blue plus (overdriven with icecaps and using individual reflectors), 2 of each. Very happy with their output and color.
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I have 5 different t-5 on my 120 right now if you want to see colors...
all are from sunlight supply PowerChrome Aqua Blue+ PowerChrome Midday PowerChrome Actinic+ Spectralux Daylight 6.5K PowerChrome Pure Actinic
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thats the awesome thing about t5s too, is you can swap out whatever combination you feel like till you get exactly the color your looking for.
i love my uvl super actinics, but its a big dif in par between the 2 vs blue+ blue+ 311 SA 210 |
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I have Current Nova Extreme fixtures on both my tanks. Recently swapped out half the bulbs with Geissman AquaBlue and Actinic Plus. They are much brighter than the Current bulbs as the list above implies. I love 'em, and my critters seem to be responding favorably.
Also, I recently added Current PowerBrite LED modules to both my tanks. Now I have glitter lines with T5s without the heat. I LOVE IT! Especially during the actinic period, the effect is dramatic and gorgeous.
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I have the Sulight Supply tek 5 8 54 wat over my 90 Gal
running 2 pure Actinic 2 Actnic 4 Aquablue. |
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Ok, so I am loving my new geissman powerchromes.
If you want to borrow the 2 x UVL 24W Super Actinic T5 to see if you like them, let me know. I live in Boynton and work in Fort Lauderdale. -Dale |
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