Is my T5 selection missing something?

[corvettecris]

I have a 140 gal tank 48 x 24 x 27 that is lots of SPS. Currently I have 8 T5s, all on IC660s and IC SLRs. The lamps are as follows:

ATI Blue +
ATI Procolor
ATI Blue +
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue +
ATI Procolor
ATI Blue +
ATI Aquablue Special

I really like the color, which I would describe as 12-14k, very white with blue hints. A little bluer might be nice, but for now its good. The par is good, about 200 on the sand, the bulk of the sps corals are getting ~500 plus.

I was just wondering if I am missing anything in ther spectrum that the corals need? I do not run any actinics or straight 'daylight'spectrum lamps. Growth has been ok on some corals, but might could be better.

 

[corvettecris]

Not the best pic, as it looks whiter in person, but for reference:

 

[divewsharks]

how do you reds look to you? that is what he pro color would be doing for you. its a very weak lamp as far as par goes. it did nothing for me, so i am going to experiment with a KZ Fiji Purple and 75/25.

 

[corvettecris]

Reds dont pop, but otherwise look ok. I may try a FP as well. Hear good things (expensive lamp though!)

 

[divewsharks]

The 75/25 will help with highlighting reds as well as give some actinic for about $10 less than the FP, I will be experimenting with that one as well.

 

[jdrabek]

I would add a daylight bulb such as GE 6500K or Geissmann. Also agree with a UVL 75/25.

Hard to see very much white from the picture though.