Looking for feedback for T5 bulb choice for GF's tank

GroktheCube

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I'm helping my GF set up a 65, and I got a cheapo Chinese T5 HO fixture for her (4x 39W). Pretty sure the bulbs it came with are absolute garbage, so I'd like to replace them with something a bit better.

I don't think she'll really be trying to grow very many corals with high light demands. Probably primarily Zoas, some softies, and a few LPS. Plenty of motile inverts and a couple small peaceful fish.

My priority is lighting that helps bring out color, contrast, and fluorescence while being easy on the eyes (Not TOO blue. Probably ~12k-14kish).

I was thinking of this combination:
1x ATI Purple Plus
2x ATI Aquablue Special
1x ? Maybe ATI Blue+, maybe an Actinic bulb?

Would that sort of combination give some good contrast and pop without being too blue?
 
2 coral plus
2 blue plus

What I'd do but I like blue, actually I'd do more blue...


1 coral plus or aquablue special if you want
1 purple plus
2 blue plus

Use an aquablue special if your worried about too much blue. Otherwise people like the coral plus.
This will look good.
 
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