Best t5 hybrid fixture for a reef tank.
Best t5 bulb combination for reef tank.
We are frequently asked about color combination recommendations of t5 s for different looks growth rates etc.
Going to try out t5 s on my next build getting the 8x54 ati fixture.
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.
In the charts below you will find.
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.
We previously talked about when the best practices for changing bulbs and now we wanted to give you some recommendations for bulb color combinations.
My halides leave shadows in my tank and don t cover my entire 75 gallon.
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.
About ati bulbs ati t5 high output fluorescent bulbs have been at the forefront of t5 bulb technology since their introduction in 2000.
Trying to figure out the best bulb combo i prefer a more blue look.
There are several great bulb manufacturers whose bulbs can be mixed and matched to create a great looking tank.
Aquaticlife t5 ho hybrid light 24 36 48 use with any of the above listed led fixtures.
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.
The best way to pick your bulb choice if possible is matching an aquarium you have seen.
The color of the aquarium lighting is a very personal choice.
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.
Hey everyone im wondering what the best 4 bulb combination would be for my soon to be reef tank.
Trying to pick a combination for the best growth or the best color will leave you spinning your wheels with opinions and blanket statements that may or may not have any truth to them.
I have a 75 gallon tank.
T5 to play with spectrum a little more.
As for t5 bulbs for my sps s.