What bulb combos for 6 bulb t5 over lps

[mazon56]

Im changing by bulbs and what to see what bulb combos u guys recommend for an lps tank. I like it a little on the bluer side but still want good growth

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[jerl77]

4 blue+
1 purple plus
1 aqua blue

 

[MatthewScars]

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/116478-6-t5-bulb-too-much-lps-softy.html

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[mazon56]

Just got more time on my hands with the new job so trying to get the tank right

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[MatthewScars]

If you have more time on your hands, you have time to research the answers to some of your questions before you take up our time answering them! Crazy, right?

 

[mazon56]

No need for the sarcasm just asking a harmless question.

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[Jarrett]

i use the same bulbs jerl77 recommended and they look great. no reason to hate on him for making a thread asking a question regardless if its on google.

 

[mazon56]

Ok thanks jarrett

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[jerl77]

Use my combo you will be happy

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[rodney_1218]

I my self use
3X Blue +
2X Fiji Purple
1 Aqua Blue Special

 

[BaaMNYC]

If you have more time on your hands, you have time to research the answers to some of your questions before you take up our time answering them! Crazy, right?

Wow. The question is for opinions. There's no right answer. I have an 8 bulb fixture and I used
2 aquablue special
3 blue plus
2 purple plus
1 geissman red

Wondering if I should switch out one of the aqua blue special for another blue plus. Or would that not be enough par for my 30" height tank?

 

[jerl77]

Aqua blue and blue + are just about the same par reading coming out of the bulb

Wow. The question is for opinions. There's no right answer. I have an 8 bulb fixture and I used
2 aquablue special
3 blue plus
2 purple plus
1 geissman red

Wondering if I should switch out one of the aqua blue special for another blue plus. Or would that not be enough par for my 30" height tank?

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[FaviaFreak]

it all depends on what color you like, if your looking for great color and growth and don't want washed out colors stay away from the aquablue+ and run all blue+ and purple+ instead

 

[mazon56]

So don't use any whites just straight blue and purple? How will I get an growth?

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[jerl77]

you dont need the white for growth the blue+ bulb has just about the same par as a white so you can use all blue if you like that look

So don't use any whites just straight blue and purple? How will I get an growth?

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[jerl77]

read this
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/91876-t5-bulb-par-readings.html

 

[FaviaFreak]

you dont need the white for growth the blue+ bulb has just about the same par as a white so you can use all blue if you like that look

this

 

[mazon56]

Thanks alot for that link really good find very helpful. Im thinking of going with 4 blue + and 2 aquablue special. What do u guys think I chose this after seeing the par on each of them

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[jerl77]

Nope its going to be white as a ghost
4 blue +
1purple plus
1aqua blue

Thanks alot for that link really good find very helpful. Im thinking of going with 4 blue + and 2 aquablue special. What do u guys think I chose this after seeing the par on each of them

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[FaviaFreak]

Nope its going to be white as a ghost
4 blue +
1purple plus
1aqua blue



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+1..this would be perfect not too blue and lot's of pop