What are the best t5 actinic bulbs?
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What are the best t5 actinic bulbs?
I want to replace one of my whites with a blue that will really bring out the color of my coral. Which one is the best?
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Re: What are the best t5 actinic bulbs?
That is more subjective to opinions that facts. The standard actinics are the tried and true and the most common . 420-460nm lamps will get job done, mix them up if you have enough or not , I don't think you will see a huge difference either way.
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Re: What are the best t5 actinic bulbs?
I run ATI bulbs and love them. They don't offer a huge array to chose from and that makes it easier to decide. Check out their website for color explinations.
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Re: What are the best t5 actinic bulbs?
I use to run ati bulbs but did not run actinic due to the the lower par output. I did have a super actinic I put in but quickly removed due to not making look better and reduce the par. If you were only thinking of replacing the actinic you can't really go wrong with the ati actinic bulbs.
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Re: What are the best t5 actinic bulbs?
I actually had an increase in PAR when I switched to the ATI's. I run my T5's on individual reflectors so that could be the reason for me.
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Re: What are the best t5 actinic bulbs?
Ati bulbs do put out more par but what I was saying is an actinic bulb makes less par then a blue plus or aqua blue special.
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Re: What are the best t5 actinic bulbs?
I swapped out one of my 12k whites with a ati blue plus. i must say i cant really tell the difference. Im sure my eyes are not as discerning as many of you other more experienced reefers.
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Re: What are the best t5 actinic bulbs?
Gotcha. Misunderstood what you were saying.