Favorite Bulbs in a T5-LED Hybrid

[jknorr23]

Hey Everyone. I'm starting a new build and decided to go the hybrid route with my lighting. I ordered the aquatic life 48" fixture and have 2 Radion XR30 pros for the LEDs, however, I've never used T5 before and all the bulb options are kind of overwhelming. What is everyone's favorite 4 bulb setup with the LEDs? Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[Sticker shock]

I use ATI bulbs, 2 blue+ & 2 coral+

 

[jknorr23]

I use ATI bulbs, 2 blue+ & 2 coral+

Thanks Sticker Shock. I was going to go with 2 Blue+ but I was debating between Coral+ and True Actinic for the other 2.

 

[Greenreef75]

I’m running 4x b+ with 4x AI 26’s.

 

[Adamantium]

Thanks Sticker Shock. I was going to go with 2 Blue+ but I was debating between Coral+ and True Actinic for the other 2.

The coral+ will give you a whiter look, if that’s what you’re looking for.

 

[Sticker shock]

Thanks Sticker Shock. I was going to go with 2 Blue+ but I was debating between Coral+ and True Actinic for the other 2.

All I can say is it has a good clean look without LED, but I push up the blue with the LEDs later in the day. I’ve been able to grow everything I’ve added to this point including some of the “beginner“ SPS, a RBTA and many softies. I have some videos in my build thread if you check that out.

 

[jknorr23]

All I can say is it has a good clean look without LED, but I push up the blue with the LEDs later in the day. I’ve been able to grow everything I’ve added to this point including some of the “beginner“ SPS, a RBTA and many softies. I have some videos in my build thread if you check that out.

Honestly that's where I was torn. I didn't know what was better, trying to use the LEDs to up the Blues or going heavy blue with the T5s and using the radions to tone it down with whites if needed.

 

[jd371]

I use ATI bulbs, 2 blue+ & 2 coral+

Same for me. I have a 12 hr light schedule and the T5's are on for 6 hrs. They turn on after the Kessils ramp up to peak and turn off when the Kessils start to ramp down later in the day.

 

[Jon Fishman]

I use ATI bulbs, 2 blue+ & 2 coral+

Pretty sure this is what I use

 

[jknorr23]

Pretty sure this is what I use

Thanks guys. That seems to be the consensus. I'll give it a shot and worst case, just grab a couple different bulbs. I appreciate everyone's input.

 

[DrPterois]

yo pondría blue+/coral+ y true actinic/coral+