Time to replace bulbs...any input on setup?

hardimanm

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I have a 7 bulb T5 Aquatinic Constellation fixture and the bulbs are coming to the end of their lifespan I suppose. About 12 - 14 months old. Still look good but have been told they suffer from a severe shift in color spectrum aftet a year or so.
My current set up is:
1 figi purple
3 blue plus (I think)
3 white daylight bulbs (10000K I think)

So now I have to figure out a balance between looks and coral growth. And I would like a little more blue hint to the tank.
I'm thinking of:
1 ATI purple +
3 ATI aquablue special
3 ATI Blue plus
But I'm afraid this will be too blue. I know the specials are rated about 12000-14000K and are considered to be a white bulb with blue tint. Will that balance nicely with the blue plus bulbs? Do I need a true daylight bulb at 6000-10000K?
So...my question is...if this were your tank what would you put over it and why?
Thanks all
 
I think this would be a good starting point, depending on the amount of blue you like you will want to play with the blue+'s and the specials.

1 ATI purple +
3 ATI aquablue special
3 ATI Blue plus

I know I am running 2 Purple + 2 Aquablue Special and 4 Blue+
 
IDK if you still need this info but thought I'd share just in case. I have a 8 bulb fixture and use to run
6 blue +
fiji purple
2 blue special

It was way too white for my taste and honestly looked kind of washed out. I since swapped out one of the blue special for another blue+ and i'm more happy with that.
 
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