More help needed on 6-bulb T5 bulb selection

[thomasdo87]

So now that I finally got the fixture (36" Tek 6-bulb 39w), I need a suggestion on bulb selection. This is my first T5 fixture since I've had MH for the past 3 years. Its going on a 40 gallon breeder (36"x18"x16") with some sps and mainly zoas and lps.

Thank you in advance!

 

[ReefDreams]

I would also like to hear what input you guys have on this.my take is mostly zoa and lps soon to add some sps (maybe).

 

[Poseidon]

4 ATI Blue +
2 ATI Aquablue Specials.

 

[thomasdo87]

ahh cool pose, tyvm

 

[Poseidon]

Your Welcome!

 

[Letsgotothezoo]

Great combo. I would put Fiji Purple in there as well.:wink:

4 ATI Blue +
2 ATI Aquablue Specials.

 

[hansmtt]

4 ATI Blue +
2 ATI Aquablue Specials.

I second that...though you could switch out one of the B+ for a fiji purple...they make the reds really shine

 

[hansmtt]

oh, and remove the shield (I understand it cuts down PAR by 20%?) and add a fan to properly cool the bulbs, you'll be amazed what a difference it makes.

 

[thomasdo87]

cool thank you for the help everyone. seems like this is a popular line-up the 4 blue+ and 2 aquablue with a slight variation of a fiji purple. hopefully i'll like t5s better than mh but seems like there is an infinite amout of combos with t5s lol.

 

[mojo]

actually I ran 4 b+ 1 fiji purple and 1 aquablue special and it actually looks really nice. Even more pop and not too blue.

 

[chadfarmer]

4 ATI Blue +
2 ATI Aquablue Specials.

thats what i would do and than buy an extra aquablue special (if you want to change it up a little)