18" T5 bulbs

[Tron_954]

Any recommendations? Is the actinic blue from AquaticLife any good or should I just make my retro 24" and go with ATI or Geismann....

My display is 25x10 so I would prefer the 18" but can go 24"... will supplement a Radion...

http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaticL...ariums-AquaticLife-AK01218-FILTBUT5HO-vi.html

 

[Fail_sh3d]

I would just go with 24" ATI to be honest. I've been thinking about a hybrid build for my next tank.

What's the reason you're supplementing actinic?

 

[Tron_954]

Coloration of corals. That fluorescent vibrance Leds just can't give...

 

[Fail_sh3d]

Have you thought about adding Violet or Hyper Violet LEDs? I added them to my build and they definitely helped with pop. (Probably not as much as an ATI actinic but it may be cheaper)

Rapid has some cheap supplemental "UV" kits for reasonable prices.