Help me decide my T5 xmas present....

[maddmaxx]

I have a standard 220g (72x24x30).

Current Lighting:
3x250w 14k Plusrite bulbs
2x160w 72" VHO super actinics
2x160w 72" VHO actinic whites

well about a week and half ago, my VHO actinic white ballast went. instead of just buying a new ballast. i want to replace them wit a set of 60" TEK T5 retro kit. Since ill still be using the VHO super actinics for dawn/duck, I would like to add a lil par with the T5s before the halides turn on...

I never used T5s before, so i dont know much about. But from reading I do believe that Coral PLUS bulbs run high par and is it Aquablue specials?

What bulbs do you suggest that have a lil higher par? not looking to go with 65k bulbs...

 

[rtparty]

The highest PAR T5 bulbs are the ATI Blue Plus last I checked. The Aquablue Specials are super close as well so it just depends on what you're looking for. The Aquablue bulbs will dull out your colors while on though.