Supplemental T5 Bulb Choice (Only 2 Bulbs)

[dbjonesjr]

Going to be putting in an order for a retrofit kit and two bulbs as soon as I can make a choice. I currently use Ocean Revive lights so would like bulbs that aren't nearly as deep blue as those when the blue channel is on. At the same time, coral growth is most important to me. What bulbs would you guys go with?

 

[ZachR32]

If you want something with more white, the coral plus from ATI might be a good option.

 

[dbjonesjr]

It is definitely bluer than white though correct? Who would've thought bulb choice is so difficult.

 

[leepink23]

It is definitely bluer than white though correct? Who would've thought bulb choice is so difficult.

Blue + is more blue than white to me, coral + seemed more white. On my 4 bulb my/t5 I just switched to 2 blue+ and 2 actinic

 

[Bpb]

Ati blue+ is going to be the winner

 

[dbjonesjr]

Maybe one Blue+ and one Coral+? I worry about how it would look from two sides though (I am only going with two bulbs - one in front and one in back for now).

 

[dbjonesjr]

Added a poll.

 

[Bpb]

Two different bulbs will cause undesirable color banding and spectral change throughout the tank

 

[007_reef]

I have coral + with my LED, they look great. Nice crisp white.

 

[dbjonesjr]

Two different bulbs will cause undesirable color banding and spectral change throughout the tank

Thanks for reply. I’ll be going with Coral+ for the first two bulbs and if I add another two and am still looking for more white I’ll add two more Blue+. The LED blues are pretty extreme in my opinion. But then again Blue+ is a dollar cheaper . Anyways.

I have coral + with my LED, they look great. Nice crisp white.

Thanks I’ll likely be going with this. I don’t like blue all the time.