Lighting Questions

[xcorallusx]

I just added some new lighting on my 75 gallon. I got 2 48" 54 watt t5 actinics. I think the bulbs need replacing are there any brands you recommend?
I also bought 2 se 250 plus rite bulbs that are 14k. Do you think I should stick with the actinics or go with 2 10k t5's? The 14k are already kind of blue but I like when both sets of lights are on.
ive got both sets of lights on a timer and have the actinics on from 8am-8pm then the mh from 10am-6pm, is that a good schedule?


Thanks for your help,
Tim

 

[dadyoj21]

IMO go with what you like visually. 2 250w bulbs should provide way more than enough light for good growth on a 75. B cashion is running 2 250w 20k bulbs way off the water line on a 280 with supplemental actinics. He has good coral colors and growth.

I have 3 250w bulbs on my 220 and have to put many of the corals including a lot of my sps half way down the tank or lower to prevent them from losing their color, while a few get better color up high.