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The fixture appears to be set up with two full spectrum, and two blue Plus. So my idea is 2 order 2 full spectrum, one blue plus and one actinic. Just wondering if this is a reasonable approach
 
Im no lighting expert but I have a t5 hybrid with 2 channels I have 2 coral+ in 1 and blue+ and actinic in the other. the 2 coral+ is too white for me and prefer the blue'r tones, shows less green that I try to pretend that does not exist :p and the blues show your corals a little better. ...FYI if the bulbs are old you will most likely need to swap them out (ATI has a thread here discussing bulbs), good news is bulbs are cheap, so try out different combinations to see what you like. GL
 
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siggy said:
Im no lighting expert but I have a t5 hybrid with 2 channels I have 2 coral+ in 1 and blue+ and actinic in the other. the 2 coral+ is too white for me and prefer the blue'r tones, shows less green that I try to pretend that does not exist [emoji14] and the blues show your corals a little better. ...FYI if the bulbs are old you will most likely need to swap them out (ATI has a thread here discussing bulbs), good news is bulbs are cheap, so try out different combinations to see what you like. GL
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As far as Aesthetics, my aim is a balance. Not too blue not to White. But my main goal is health and growth.
 
pshootr said:
Hi, I just acquired a 30 gallon bow front tank where they stand and a T5 fixture for free! I'm very excited to say the least. It appears that the T5 fixture is very well built with a heavy duty aluminum housing with a glass cover to protect the bulbs.

As far as replacing the bulbs I was considering two times daylight, 1 blue Plus and one actinic. Does this sound like a reasonable approach?
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Any recommendations for bulb combination?
 
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Jeff Jarry reef said:
What kind of t5 39w bulbs would you recommend with the k7 leds lights.
SPS Dominate tank. I have never used a hybrid light system. Thanks for your help.
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Blue+ & coral +
 
I OPPOSE this site !! It is because of Dana Riddle that I got rid of every light I had and went to orphek lighting exclusively which has cost a million dollars. . . . . . .

BUT . . . . . . . . .

Ive been in this hobby 32 years and its the Best Darned advise I've received in a couple of decades. My corals have taken off in a matter of two weeks and with this new tank I could not be MORE Ecstatic. Just look at the fish and coral color below !!!

I am very happy to hear of this for future lighting reference and Dana, don't you go recommending something better that Orphek now that I have about $4000 into New lighting !

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based on Dana's recommendations on Orphek. . . . The colors and growth are Amazing !! This believe it or not is Side view of tank !!!
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Very beautiful tank! I look forward to seeing the continued growth!
 
Hugo Garcia said:
Is this a good light for a 20 gallon tank for 2 clownfish?

Kessil Tuna Blue A80 LED Light w/ mini gooseneck
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You really don't need special lights for clown fish but those Kessil will created an amazing shimmering, like you are looking directly under a coral reef in the ocean
 
revhtree said:
With the addition of @Dana Riddle to the community we have created a new lighting specific forum. We still have the LED Lighting specific forum and will keep that as is for now. General lighting threads usually have been created in the general equipment forum but now will have it's on forum. We will begin to move lighting threads to this new forum.

Please post all lighting specific topics accordingly!
[/QUOTE My DT is 60" L x 24" w x 27" D how far should a 4' 4 bulb T 5 fixture be from the water line???
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Lovable !! Most people want this type of decor services that will enhance the home's beauty.
 
Would you recommend switching to LED lights on my 210 gal reef aquarium? Currently running 3 X 250W MH and 2X160W Actinic VHO.
 
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Hi , im looking for some advice for lighting om my tank , i want to go for a t5/led hybrid on my rsr625xxl..tank is Lxbxh 120cm x 6ocm x65cm.. im unsure wether a 4bulb t5 +2 XLED would be enough ...or would i be better going with an 8bulb +2xled fixture would be better ...my thinking was of just running 6 bulbs in the fixture instead of 8 . Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated...
Thanks Mack
 

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