T5 Bulb Combo?

[SolidDetail808]

I got a 12g with zoas, and a RBTA. I have a 4x24w with workhorse ballast. What is a good combo for color and growth.
TIA

 

[nikon187]

2 ATI blue +
1 KZ fiji purple
1 ATI aquable special.

 

[Felixc395]

I have a four bulb T5 system with two ATI blue plus, one ATI aquablue, and one UVL actinic white. The combo sort of simulates around a 15k look. It gives the zoas great color and great growth as well (just what your looking for, haha).

 

[doryrocks]

2 ATI blue +
1 KZ fiji purple
1 ATI aquable special.

+1 I've had this exact combo for years. High par, great growth and colours. It's a 15-20k look with a tint of purple. You could also switch out the fiji purple with aquablue special or ge 6500k for a bluer/whiter effect, respectively.

 

[dwilly]

I have those 4 in my 6 bulb plus one more ATI Blue+ and a true actinic and my zoas grow really well all over the tank.

 

[SolidDetail808]

2 ATI blue +
1 KZ fiji purple
1 ATI aquable special.

I guess this is the way to go. Unfortunately I already bought my bulbs. They are similar but just different brands.
I went with-
1-Giesemann Miday (6500k)
2-Giesemann Atinic + (Atinic)
1-Giesemann Aquablue + (11000K)

I will have to see the PAR on this set up.

 

[Fishindude88]

I use:
1 Giesemann Actinic +
1 ATI Aquablue Special
2 UVL Super Actinic

This is obviously more blue, but I like it like that.

 

[usol]

what type of lighting would you recommend for Zoa

 

[nikon187]

The midday will wash out the rest of the bulbs unfortunatly. The giesmann actinic+ have a PAR of 260 where the ATI blue + is 321

 

[SolidDetail808]

Wow! Big PAR difference. I may have to try those next then. Sadly right now I will have to stick with what I got. Thanks everyone.

 

[RFD4]

Hi What T5 fixture are you using?

 

[SolidDetail808]

Hi What T5 fixture are you using?

I'm using SLS Sunblaze fixture. SLS says not to be used in wet environment but I attached a thin acrylic sheet to protect from water.