Jmvanness Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Going to pick up lights from Sherita here in a minute. A 36" 6 bulb t5ho and a 36" 2x t5ho and 2x mh (250w I think). I'm only doing softies and a few lps... So I'm trying to find the right lighting for them to grow well and for me to be able to really enjoy their colors. I like the blue-ish tint, but not super blue light like I'm not running white at all. Here are some combos I've come up with through research. Tell me what you think. blue+ blue+ Fiji purple 75/25 blue plus or 3x aquablue specials 3x blue plus or 2x specials 2x blue+ 1x fiji purple 1x something else I'm not particularly savvy about lights, so I'd love to know what you guys use and what you think of these combos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 check out zeovit.com and look at some of those tanks. Alot of them run T-5's. You may see a combo you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsea Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 If you wish to grow macro, unless you find deep water species, you should include two bulbs at 5K. Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 3 blue+ 2 coral+ 1 purple+ I used to use the aquablue special and switched to the coral+. The color is a thousand times better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Grog Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 3 blue+ 2 coral+ 1 purple+ I used to use the aquablue special and switched to the coral+. The color is a thousand times better. Coral+, Blue+ X2, Purple+ is what I'm running. And yeah, the Coral+ is a great bulb! Love the colors this gives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 If it was my 6-bulb setup, I would do 3 coral+, 2 blue+, and a purple+. -Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmvanness Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 Can I get these lights locally? or would I have to order them? Should I use Champion or is there a better place to order them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Check RCA I wanna say I've seen them there before. Not 100% though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmvanness Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 They have the blue+ but not the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmvanness Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 How do I know if my lights are good enough and the corals are in the right spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 How do I know if my lights are good enough and the corals are in the right spot? If the corals look happy and grow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmvanness Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Lol. I'm getting polyp extension on some but not others. I have some zoas that haven't opened since they went in 2 days ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 aquatek used to carry t5 bulbs in all the colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Aquatek is carrying crap now. They used to have Giesemann but no mas. I've not seen ATI in stock in town since Kingfish went belly up. Reefgeek is where I get mine, although I'm sure any of our sponsors would be happy to order them for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmvanness Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Rca has Ati. And cheaper than online. I'll ask Jake to order the coral and the purple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I just called RCA and they said they don't have ati bulbs and can't order them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I would always prefer to buy in person at an Lfs and that goes for anything, provided the price isn't more than online + shipping or at least within a few bucks. Being said, I've never seen ati bulbs in any stores when I've gone to visit. I don't frequent them though, being out of town. I like reefgeek for bulbs, because ati bulbs seem to be set prices for all online retailers (or within a dollar of each other), but reef geek is the one that not only ships ups (which I prefer), AND doesn't charge an extra stupid handling and packing fee for bulbs. That's a big win. I'll only buy my bulbs from them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmvanness Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Sorry for the false information. I must have gotten confused. Which is common for me in talking lights... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Plus, Reefgeek sends candy with each order! The lack of handling fee, quick shipping, and the incredible packaging they do is why I use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 The candy was an incredibly strange and pleasant surprise. Awesome getting to grub down on a snickers and twix while installing my new bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I got a mini Heath bar and mini Snickers last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmvanness Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 Would anyone like to go in on a group buy with me to get free shipping? It's only $10 shipping, but if someone needs $50 worth of stuff we can get free shipping.... and split the candy. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JoseZ Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I might be interested in getting some bulbs as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmvanness Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 Cool cool. I'll pm you when I'm ready. It'll probably be the beginning of the month. I'm sure Capt. Obvious will want to get in on this too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JoseZ Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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