Getting Frustrated with T5's

[nanoreef16g]

I've changed the bulbs in my fixture twice now but I still get no "pop" from my corals colors. I have a 40 breeder with a 2 x 150 watt HQi with four 39 watt T5's. The current light configuration from front to back is:

Blue Plus
Purple Plus
2 x 150 watt 14k Phoenix
Aquablue Special
Blue Plus

Is there an actinic I can throw in there instead of one of those bulbs? Any other suggestions?

 

[sneaton]

try adding a p+....i run 3 b+ and 3 p+

 

[stickyhops]

giesemann aquablue + Korallen-Zucht Super Blues

 

[silentscream]

With 2 14k metal halides in there, I don't think the aquablue special is needed. You could achieve more pop from either another blue plus or actinic bulb in there.

 

[nanoreef16g]

With 2 14k metal halides in there, I don't think the aquablue special is needed. You could achieve more pop from either another blue plus or actinic bulb in there.

420 nm or 450 nm?

 

[rtparty]

The Aquablue is what is hurting you. If all you want is "pop", use 2 actinic bulbs, 1 purple plus and 1 blue plus.

Stability is also a key factor in coloration, not just lighting.

 

[nanoreef16g]

The Aquablue is what is hurting you. If all you want is "pop", use 2 actinic bulbs, 1 purple plus and 1 blue plus.

Stability is also a key factor in coloration, not just lighting.

In what order front to back for that combo of bulbs? I also still want a good approximately 14k look when the halides are on. Just want a better look from the corals. In the light I have the corals look good but any blues are kind of blah.