Help in selecting ati t5 bulbs

[zxanth]

Alright I need everyone opinion on what combination of bulbs I need to buy for my 14 bulb light fixture since Hellolights is having a $10 sale on their 39 watt t5 bulbs. Would like to get 1500 - 2000k spectrum. What do you guys recommend.


Thanks

 

[zxanth]

Man... I just looked at the site again and it's only their actinic 3 and daylight.

How many should I buy of those 2 bulbs n what else should I purchase in combination with those to get my 20k

Thanks

 

[Lightsluvr]

Wow, I wouldn't use either of those bulbs if you're looking for that spectrum.

I would take your question to Grim Reefer over on the T5 Q&A Thread:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1706461

He is a freaking genius when it comes to matching T5 bulbs. Currently the ATI Blue Plus and Purple Plus augmented with the very reasonably prices GE 6500K are his favorites.

LL

 

[zxanth]

Thanks... That thread is awesom

 

[cjilge]

Ive used grims suggestions and it always comes out great! I even sent him a reflector to test for me once and he is a really nice guy. I use all ati, 3 aqua blue +, 2 aquablue special, and a procolor, the procolor is discontinued but I boiught several on clearance for like 10bucks. I plan on adding 1 more blue + instead and removing 1 aquablue special to blue it up a little more on the next bulb change.

 

[reefcat]

Thinking of doing the same thing here Chris. Currently running 3 blue plus, 2 aquablue and a purple plus.