Will this 4 bulb T5 setup look too blue?

[amheck]

I definitely like the blue look, but not TOO blue. Thinking about replacing all of my Tek bulbs with these (one each):

# 24W 6500K Daylight T5 HO Fluorescent
# by General Electric

# 24W 11000K Aquablue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent
# by Giesemann

# 24W Pure Actinic 03 T5 HO Fluorescent
# by Giesemann

# 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent
# by UV Lighting

Right now I have a GE 6500K, two ATI Blue+ and a ATI Aquablue. The look is pleasing to me, but a TAD more blue owuld be ok. Just was curious about tryinga new mixture since it was time for new bulbs anyway.

Thanks!
Aaron

 

[raynist]

Super Actinic will add a purple/pink look to your tank. I took all of mine out.

You could replace the 6500k with another Aquablue and get a more blue look.

 

[amheck]

I did kinda like the 6500K just for the growth factor. At least I heard they were good for that. But thanks for the tips on the super actinic. I didn't know that.

Maybe a 6500K, 2 aquablues, and the pure actinic?

 

[raynist]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9053951#post9053951 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by amheck
I did kinda like the 6500K just for the growth factor. At least I heard they were good for that. But thanks for the tips on the super actinic. I didn't know that.

Maybe a 6500K, 2 aquablues, and the pure actinic?

I don't think the pure actinic puts out too much light

I would run (front to back)

Blue Plus
Aquablue
6500k
Blue Plus

I don't think there is that big of a PAR difference between the 6500k and the Aquablue according to some tests I have seen from Grim.