T-5 Bulb replacement suggestions

[Wet9500]

I have a 24" T-5 bulb fixtures I'm about to hang over a 20L and the bulbs still have a little while before the need replacing but want opinions on bulbs for best growth and visual apperance. the two center bulbs are on one swith and the other 4 on both sides are on a seperate switch. Like in the diagram below

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If that makes since the x's are on one swith and the o's on another and the -'s are led moonlamps. I'm going to put this fixture on a dual timer and just curious what would give me the best dusk to dawn effect.

Thanks for opinions.

Elwood

 

[Troylee]

blue+
blue+
aquablue special
purple+
blue+
blue+
awesome combo with superb viewing pleasure and par....

 

[-Logzor]

blue+
blue+
aquablue special
purple+
blue+
blue+
awesome combo with superb viewing pleasure and par....

Agreed. This is pretty much what I run. Also great combo for photography.

 

[skinz78]

I just did mine with a 50/50 mix of ATI Aquablue Special and ATI Blue Plus and I love it, gives a nice crisp 14k look.

 

[soccerbag]

What are you keeping in your tank? I agree with bulb combo above but if you are just keeping LPS, you could likely get away with a little less PAR. If you have any SPS at all, then the bulb combo mentioned above would be perfect.

 

[toyencounters]

Does the Ati purple plus and the KZ fiji purple give out the same or similiar color?

 

[soccerbag]

They are a bit different. I prefer the KZ bulb but others prefer the Purple + - just depends on preference : )

 

[kuyatwo]

They are sort of similar purple plus is less bright than Fiji purple. I run both in my ati powermodule fixture purple plus is more in the red spectrum and fiji purple is more in the purple spectrum.

http://reefgizmo.com/2011/01/kz-fiji-purple-vs-ati-purple-plus/

 

[kuyatwo]

Me I would go

Blue+
Blue +
Blue Special
Blue +
Fiji purple
Blue +

I really like blue + and Fiji purple as actinics you could go all blue + and move Fiji purple to middle. I like KZ super blue too if you want to mix 2 x blue + and 2 kz super blue

 

[Wet9500]

Thanks guys that was alot of response fast I know I've got a couple of months left on my current bulbs but was wanting to get an idea of what I'd be looking for when I get ready to replace bulbs. I know there is alot of LPS Corals that I like, but eventually I'd like to get a few SPS after tank ages a little and planning on keeping a few Zoa's and softies down low in lower light area's. Thanks for the quick response.

 

[SmyrnaReefer]

Not to hijack but do you guys think this combo would work on my 6' fixture 6 39w bulbs on each side??? I'm probably ordering tonight or tomorrow!! Also, what's the recommended place for ordering bulbs??