We previously talked about when the best practices for changing bulbs and now we wanted to give you some recommendations for bulb color combinations.
Best t5 bulb combination for reef tank.
About ati bulbs ati t5 high output fluorescent bulbs have been at the forefront of t5 bulb technology since their introduction in 2000.
T5 to play with spectrum a little more.
Also i would like to know what range of corals i could have with these and if i could have an anemone.
Going to try out t5 s on my next build getting the 8x54 ati fixture.
For aquariums with a lot of lps corals a true actinic bulb can be used in place of purple plus to provide enhanced pop in coral color.
As for t5 bulbs for my sps s.
Hey everyone im wondering what the best 4 bulb combination would be for my soon to be reef tank.
Trying to figure out the best bulb combo i prefer a more blue look.
We are frequently asked about color combination recommendations of t5 s for different looks growth rates etc.
Tank will be a red sea reefer xl425 48 long 22 deep 22 6 wide plan as of now is sps only and some clams though i may add some rfa s and some plate corals on the sandbed.
The color of the aquarium lighting is a very personal choice.
Whats the best t5 bulb combination.
In the charts below you will find.
I have heard that ati makes good bulbs i would like to know what would be the best combo of them or any other brand of bulbs.
My halides leave shadows in my tank and don t cover my entire 75 gallon.
The best way to pick your bulb choice if possible is matching an aquarium you have seen.
I have a 75 gallon tank.
I have a 6 bulb ati fixture and i wanted to pick all of your brains as to which bulbs would make my sps dominated tank grow and pop.
We have put together some reference charts below for the most popular t5 fluorescent bulb brands to help you get an idea for how you might mix and match yourself.
Best t5 hybrid fixture for a reef tank.
Pacific sun lighting pandora hyperion s2 s r2 unless you re working with an established reefer diving into the bright world of tank lighting can feel as blinding as trying to count sun spots.