I'm replacing my T5 bulbs and have used a 10,000k white bulb in the past. I see that ATI has a 15,000k white bulb that has blue properties in it. My question is, would it be better to get the ATI bulb or stay with the 10,000k white bulb. In my tank, I have a RBTA, softies, LPS, and one SPS branched monti.
Thanks for the help!
Jim
Current set up is:
AquaticLife 6 lamp T5 HO Lamp, 54W each
1 10,000k white daylight
4 420/460nm blue actinic
1 460/620nm purple
ATI 15,000k bulb description:
* 15,000°K+ 5/8" T5 fluorescent bulbs great for coral reef aquariums
* Supports excellent aquarium coloration & natural coral fluorescence
* Use alone or combine color effects for custom reef aquarium lighting
3-in-1 combination light features multiple color effects for complete reef aquarium lighting. ATI Coral Plus T5 High-Output Fluorescent Bulbs combine the properties of ATI Blue Plus T5 Bulbs (~50%), ATI Aquablue Special T5 Bulbs (~40%) and ATI Purple Plus T5 High-Output Fluorescent Bulbs (~10%) to produce a light with a cool, crisp white color with hints of red and blue.
ATI Coral Plus T5 High-Output Fluorescent Bulbs emit a 15,000°K+ color temperature light delivering full spectrum light with a high blue component capable of encouraging natural coral fluorescence while retaining excellent color rendition.
Thanks for the help!
Jim
Current set up is:
AquaticLife 6 lamp T5 HO Lamp, 54W each
1 10,000k white daylight
4 420/460nm blue actinic
1 460/620nm purple
ATI 15,000k bulb description:
* 15,000°K+ 5/8" T5 fluorescent bulbs great for coral reef aquariums
* Supports excellent aquarium coloration & natural coral fluorescence
* Use alone or combine color effects for custom reef aquarium lighting
3-in-1 combination light features multiple color effects for complete reef aquarium lighting. ATI Coral Plus T5 High-Output Fluorescent Bulbs combine the properties of ATI Blue Plus T5 Bulbs (~50%), ATI Aquablue Special T5 Bulbs (~40%) and ATI Purple Plus T5 High-Output Fluorescent Bulbs (~10%) to produce a light with a cool, crisp white color with hints of red and blue.
ATI Coral Plus T5 High-Output Fluorescent Bulbs emit a 15,000°K+ color temperature light delivering full spectrum light with a high blue component capable of encouraging natural coral fluorescence while retaining excellent color rendition.
