We are frequently asked about color combination recommendations of t5 s for different looks growth rates etc.
Best t5 bulb combination for reef tank.
Going to try out t5 s on my next build getting the 8x54 ati fixture.
Trying to figure out the best bulb combo i prefer a more blue look.
For aquariums with a lot of lps corals a true actinic bulb can be used in place of purple plus to provide enhanced pop in coral color.
Trying to pick a combination for the best growth or the best color will leave you spinning your wheels with opinions and blanket statements that may or may not have any truth to them.
In the charts below you will find.
I have a 75 gallon tank.
T5 to play with spectrum a little more.
Hey everyone im wondering what the best 4 bulb combination would be for my soon to be reef tank.
The best way to pick your bulb choice if possible is matching an aquarium you have seen.
Also i would like to know what range of corals i could have with these and if i could have an anemone.
There are several great bulb manufacturers whose bulbs can be mixed and matched to create a great looking tank.
I have heard that ati makes good bulbs i would like to know what would be the best combo of them or any other brand of bulbs.
I have a 6 bulb ati fixture and i wanted to pick all of your brains as to which bulbs would make my sps dominated tank grow and pop.
As for t5 bulbs for my sps s.
Pacific sun lighting pandora hyperion s2 s r2 unless you re working with an established reefer diving into the bright world of tank lighting can feel as blinding as trying to count sun spots.
We previously talked about when the best practices for changing bulbs and now we wanted to give you some recommendations for bulb color combinations.
Aquaticlife t5 ho hybrid light 24 36 48 use with any of the above listed led fixtures.
Best t5 hybrid fixture for a reef tank.
About ati bulbs ati t5 high output fluorescent bulbs have been at the forefront of t5 bulb technology since their introduction in 2000.
The color of the aquarium lighting is a very personal choice.
Tank will be a red sea reefer xl425 48 long 22 deep 22 6 wide plan as of now is sps only and some clams though i may add some rfa s and some plate corals on the sandbed.