WMAS Discussion Forum : Which t5 bulbs should I buy? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:34:22 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:41:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=75445 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Which t5 bulbs should I buy? : I&#039;m currently running Front...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588090&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588090 Author: Skulldozer
Subject: 75445
Posted: March 23 2015 at 4:41pm

I'm currently running
Front to back

Blue+
Actinic
Purple+
Blue+

This set up is pretty blue
I was previously running a Coral+ bulb in the actinic spot. It's less blue but definitely pops. I started a T5 thread in equipment that has good info from John and Nikki. ]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:41:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588090&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588090 <![CDATA[Which t5 bulbs should I buy? : Thank you everyone you&#039;re...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588089&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588089 Author: Spbeyond
Subject: 75445
Posted: March 23 2015 at 4:33pm

Thank you everyone you're awesome!]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:33:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588089&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588089 <![CDATA[Which t5 bulbs should I buy? : I have 2 actinic, 1 blue + and...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588085&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588085 Author: proskier101
Subject: 75445
Posted: March 23 2015 at 3:37pm

I have 2 actinic, 1 blue + and 1 coral pro
 
 
front to back
 
actinic
blue +
coral pro
actinic
]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:37:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588085&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588085 <![CDATA[Which t5 bulbs should I buy? : I have four Blue+, a Purple+,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588075&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588075 Author: ReefdUp
Subject: 75445
Posted: March 23 2015 at 1:01pm

I have four Blue+, a Purple+, and a Coral+ on my hospital tank, and it's pretty white. ]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2015 13:01:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588075&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588075 <![CDATA[Which t5 bulbs should I buy? : The colors I recommended will...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588074&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588074 Author: ReefdUp
Subject: 75445
Posted: March 23 2015 at 1:00pm

The colors I recommended will give you about a 16000K look. If you go with Krazie's, you'll get about a 12-14000K look. ]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2015 13:00:06 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588074&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588074 <![CDATA[Which t5 bulbs should I buy? : +1 on ATI ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588070&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588070 Author: Pete Moss
Subject: 75445
Posted: March 23 2015 at 12:25pm

+1 on ATI
]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:25:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588070&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588070 <![CDATA[Which t5 bulbs should I buy? : If i go with 2 blue and the actinic...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588069&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588069 Author: Spbeyond
Subject: 75445
Posted: March 23 2015 at 12:24pm

If i go with 2 blue and the actinic or something like that is my tank going to look super blue? I also have a nice blue actinic LED that is over the tank so I dont need a TON of blue, I want a nice look and some good coral growth. Is Blue+ a blue looking bulb or more like 14k?]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:24:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588069&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588069 <![CDATA[Which t5 bulbs should I buy? : Colors are really personal preference......]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588066&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588066 Author: 1stupidpunk
Subject: 75445
Posted: March 23 2015 at 12:06pm

Colors are really personal preference... I don't like my tank too blue cause it hurts my eyes.

As far as brands go I would stick with either ATI or geissman. The coralife bulbs are decent but the colors look a bit off to me. Don't buy anything ZooMed those bulbs burn out to easily.

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:06:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588066&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588066 <![CDATA[Which t5 bulbs should I buy? : ATI bulbs. 2 blue+, 1 purple+,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588065&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588065 Author: Krazie4Acans
Subject: 75445
Posted: March 23 2015 at 12:06pm

ATI bulbs. 2 blue+, 1 purple+, 1 coral+. Then arrange so that you get the color cast the way you want it in the tank.


Edited by Krazie4Acans - March 23 2015 at 12:07pm]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:06:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588065&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588065 <![CDATA[Which t5 bulbs should I buy? : ATI hands downI&#039;d go with...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588064&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588064 Author: ReefdUp
Subject: 75445
Posted: March 23 2015 at 12:05pm

ATI hands down

I'd go with 3 Blue Plus and a Purple Plus]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:05:42 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75445&PID=588064&title=which-t5-bulbs-should-i-buy#588064