Changing from LED to T5

[ClownMan727]

I am going to change my light on a 40 breeder. I have some LPS and soft corals in there and want to know a few things. I am taking down a reefbreeders photon 24 and two T5 39 watt pure actenics. Replacing with an ATI 4 bulb fixture. What bulbs would you go with and how would you make the change as to not shock the corals? I do like the more blue look.

 

[robthorn]

Seems you are downgrading and shouldn't have to worry much about acclimation. You could go down to 6hrs and add an hour a week.

 

[BryanS4]

I switched all my tanks from Led to T5 within the past 6-8 months and had zero problems when the switch was made.

As Rob mentioned I did start with 7 hour photo period and made my way to 9 over three weeks ago so.

I perfer a more 14 to 16k look so no first hand experience, but for the 18 to 20k, I'd say 3 blue plus and a purple plus.

 

[jaylensdad06]

The corals in that tank look great...y would u wanna change it

 

[BryanS4]

The corals in that tank look great...y would u wanna change it

I was asking myself the same thing when I was in the process of changing, then growth rate of Sps exploded and I knew I made the right choice. I've personally done a ton of messing around with different things and going all T5s was the best decision I've made to date.

 

[ClownMan727]

The corals in that tank look great...y would u wanna change it

Thanks man. I really just don't like the way the white LEDs look. And I got a good deal on the ATI fixture.

 

[gambitcobra]

Ati blue plus for bulbs!

 

[jaylensdad06]

That's cool...man I hope it works as u plan.

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[ClownMan727]

Ati blue plus for bulbs!

All bluwe plus? I am thinking blue plus, puere actinic, purple plus and aquablue special.

 

[gambitcobra]

If this is just a frag grow tank I would do blue plusx2 atinic and aqua blue special