T5 lighting

[reefchaser]

I have 6 bulbs. What colors and how long should I run them?

 

[JMSKI333]

I have 6 bulbs also. Sps dominant

Blue+
Blue+
Purple+
Coral+
Blue+
Blue+

actinics 11am-9:30pm
Daylights 1pm-7:30pm

 

[KoleTang]

My current combo:

Blue+
Purple+
Blue+
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+

I'm switching the Coral+ for a Reef-Spec Blue White to get some better spectrum and to make it a little less blue. The two B+ don't look that great alone during dawn/dusk so I plan on adding some Royal Blue and Violet LEDs to supplement during those times of day.

More info here:

Reef Aquarium Lighting - Lamps and lamp combinations

You can find spectrum graphs on ReefGeek.com as well.

 

[Reefpro]

My current combo:

Blue+
Purple+
Blue+
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+

I switching the Coral+ for a Reef-Spec Blue White to get some better spectrum and to make it a little less blue. The two B+ don't look that great alone during dawn/dusk so I plan on adding some Royal Blue and Violet LEDs to supplement during those times of day.

More info here:

Reef Aquarium Lighting - Lamps and lamp combinations

You can find spectrum graphs on ReefGeek.com as well.

How high off the water do you have your fixture and how deep is your tank? Are you using an ATI fixture?

 

[KoleTang]

TEK 6 Bulb. 21" deep tank. About 9" over the tank (It is a bit high, I plan to lower it a little).