t5 bulb selection

[Pete polyp]

I need new bulbs. I'm thinking about using 2 blue+ and 2 coral+. I worry about color morphing. Will i be safe with this combination?

 

[jgraz]

What are you using now? What look are you going for? If it were me I would go with 3 Blue+ and 1 Coral+ (blue look) or 3 B+ and a aquablue for less blue.

 

[Reefing8EZ]

I agree with Jgraz, except I prefer the KZ New Gen over the AquaBlue Spec.
But like the Coral+ combo best!

 

[Rhino]

I like a blue tank, I use three blue + and one purple +.

Ryan

 

[jgraz]

Lose the purple and add the coral you'll be happy. The coral has a bit of purple in it.

 

[creefer]

I agree with jgraz on this too. The coral + adds some red and purple to the spectrum. AB+ to me seems to wash everything out.

 

[MrG]

I usually use 2 Actinic Blue and Crisp White from Arcadia UK, not sure if you can get those bulbs in the US, but the blue is really nice!!!

 

[Pete polyp]

Currently i am using stock oddysea bulbs. I do like the blue look so i wanted to use two blue +. I was just worried about colors morphing because of the lack of white. I like the idea of the coral+ having blue, purple, red, and some white. So I'm thinking of 2 options, two blue+, two coral +.. or two blue+, one purple+, and one coral+

 

[Fidofence]

Use the Ati bulbs

 

[jgraz]

Currently i am using stock oddysea bulbs. I do like the blue look so i wanted to use two blue +. I was just worried about colors morphing because of the lack of white. I like the idea of the coral+ having blue, purple, red, and some white. So I'm thinking of 2 options, two blue+, two coral +.. or two blue+, one purple+, and one coral+

I really would skip the purple here. Maximize your potential here and go 3 blue+ and 1 coral +. The colors may change but but believe me when i say it will be for the better.

 

[Davesgt]

Using the same setup as jgrazz and it gives my lps and zoas awesome colors and great growth.

 

[Pete polyp]

So.... I ordered 2 blue+ and 2 coral+. The reason I was getting bulbs in the first place is because my 10k is very yellow/green. I still have 2 460nm actinic bulbs that are still good. I figured if i wanted more blue, I could just swap out one of the coral plus for that. I was only going to order the coral plus, but since I already have to pay shipping on them I got the blue+ as well.