t5 recommendations

[RicoJ]

I am going with a 4 T5 and 1 250 W Mh pendant configuration.

I already have my met set on the 250 W 14K Phoenix DE bulk.

Was wondering if anyone had any recommendation on the T5 bulbs, brand and color? Mostly keeping LPS and softies but may delve into some easier SPS.

Thinking about ATI and Geismann for T5 brand.

Thank you in advise for your feedback.

 

[Perth_reefer]

I use Giesemann but ATI and KZ are good brands too.

There is a good thread here about comparisons between ATI and Giesemann tubes:-

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2501350

 

[RicoJ]

Thank you for the great post.

 

[moondoggy4]

I have the same type light I have all ATI bulbs 2 Blue +'s and two Coral +'s it is pretty white I would go 3 Blue +'s the next time. It also has the 14k Phoenix 250's as well.

 

[kevantheman35]

I have a brand new pheonix 14k bulb i may sell if your interested pm me. They dont make them anymore from what. I hear and i just picked up a t5 fixture this week

 

[RicoJ]

Moondoggy. Yeah a friend recommended I go with 4 actinics and the 14k Phoenix as this will give a much more pleasing blue lighting.

 

[moondoggy4]

^^^^ I think that would be a good choice, nice sunrise to sunset effect and midday and great color temperament. Mine is to white, the blue Reefbrite helps but still too white.

 

[RicoJ]

Moon thanks for the confirmation


Kevan I sent you an im