Question about pearl coral and T5's

[reef211]

Here is a pictures of my old and new sump.
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[Justin74]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8175977#post8175977 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reef211
Okay guys, what is your suggestion on the bulbs, i have 4 of each bulbs in stock, aquablue, blue plus, midday, 03 actinic, the only bad thing is that the tek lighting that i have is a eight bulbs unit, how should i arrange my bulbs to be on the safe side for the long run and what order?

Tek huh? Good setup. Your going to be kicking out ALOT of light I can't really tell you what look you want your tank to have(well, I could, but...) My suggestion would be if you really feel the midsun's are necessary(I personally dont) those would be my only suggestion to only use 1(with an 8 bulb config PAR shouldnt take priority, its there already), if you feel like your sacrificing too much white light, use an aquablue instead. No really configuration would affect the life of the bulb, so that shouldnt worry you, although from what Ive gathered blue/actinic bulbs need more of a frequent replacing than the day bulbs(18 months, opposed to 24).

If you like more of the blue look/keeping more LPS or softies, replace the sun with blu+ or 03, if your trying to keep more SPS swap out with aquablue. It all depends really what color preference, and corals your trying to maintain. But what every you decide you have the light to do it! My only advice for your corals as you introduce them is start them on the bottom or near bottom! Then move them to your desired location over a few weeks, the slower the acclimation the safer

-Justin

 

[reef211]

Hey Justin, Thanks. I ask Grim Reefer about my lighting problem and he help me out. I love this forums, you guys a great. THANKS