Best T5 bulb to use for actinic supplements?

[HKSTurbo28]

What is the best T5 bulbs to use for actinic supplements? I need 36" ones.

Thanks!

 

[650-IS350]

I use the ones from reefgeek.

Not bad Eh ?

 

[Lordhelmet]

i have one of these

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5...uper_Actinic_T5_HO_Fluorescent_by_UV_Lighting

it has a purple tint to it. but i like the way some greens and blues show.


and one of these

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/Bulbs/39W_Blue_Plus_T5_HO_Fluorescent_by_ATI

good bright actinic bulb, very blue compaired to the super actinic.

 

[HKSTurbo28]

Thanks delsol650 and Lordhelmet! I'll look into it.

 

[entice59]

i use ati blue plus, really brings out the colors

 

[650-IS350]

Thats what I have and another type of blue...

 

[HKSTurbo28]

Has anyone tried 39W Pure Actinic 03 T5 HO Fluorescent by Giesemann?

Does 39W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI really bring out the fluorescence in LPS corals?

I want the strongest actinic that will bring out the fuorescence in my corals.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[Qwiv]

The UV Actinics are the only actinic T5 I have used that was worth anything. The ATI/D&D/Giesemann ones stink.

I like to use an ATI blue Plus and a UV Actinic as they tend to equal each other out. The combination of both looks really good. If your local, feel free to drop by for a look.

LordHelmet provided the links to the bulbs. delsol650 has fish from the fish store.

 

[Ti]

The UVL Actinics are nice.

 

[HKSTurbo28]

What about the Aquamedic Ocean Blue T5? Anyone used these to compare them to the others?

I would just like the bulb that will bring out the strongest fluorescence from my corals.

 

[norcal99]

I'm using one ATI Blue Plus and one UVL Super Actinic. Perfect actinic combo that makes your corals really pop!

 

[tuberider]

I'm with Qwiv and Ti, the UVL seem to actually be actinic and not just a blue bulb.