lighting question

[Garth Schafluetzel]

ok so i have 2 250wat aqaumedic pendants with 20k bulbs on layaway and im getting closer to time to start my canopy only problem is i bought a new tank a 125 its the same depth as the 75 and i planned on getting 2 60inch retro t5ho to go with it. so what bulbs would you go with? its going to be a mixed reef sps top couple montis lps softie zoa etc. i want all the colors to pop but i also want good growth. and should i just buy a 3 pendant for the canopy i plan on having the to centered over there section (either side of the center brace.

 

[paintballer768]

I dont know how good this would go, but you could configure it like the 2 250 watts with Phoenix 14ks, then use the bluest ones you can find for the T-5s (if you like the blue popping color). Im not good on T-5 bulbs but I think that would look cool

 

[Garth Schafluetzel]

im looking at either Giesemann bulbs or ati for sure i want one to be super blue for sure and ill play with bulbs for the first year or so ( it comes with the 20k ) but i cant decide if want to do a daylight t5ho bulb so its either going to be 1 60in actinic plus 1 60 in super actinic giesesmann bulbs or 1 actinic plus and one miday

 

[paintballer768]

Well I thought of like 2-3 20k MH and then using daylight on the T-5 but I dont know how effective they will be at changing the color.

 

[Garth Schafluetzel]

yeah i think im sticking with the actinics i think just seems the best idea ill be sure to get build pics up i know i keep saying it but my friend is working on the hurricans down in the gulf so no little point and shoot for me till he gets back lol