ReefSparky
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Well, all. I think it's going to be the Aquactinics TX5 with 5 bulbs for right now. This should fare well for a 21" high 55 gal tank. I can't fit 6 bulbs, so it's going to be 5. I think it's going to be 3 bulbs @11K or 12K, and 2 actinic. Unless it would be wiser to go with 3 actinic and 2 12K's. I don't know the difference, but I do know that I think a bluish hue is prettier, and if it's not bad for the corals, I'd personally like more blue light than white.
From my research, it's going to be Giesemann or ATI, or maybe a mixture.
I can choose from the 54W 12K ATI Aquablue Special T5HO, or the Giesemann 54W Aquablue Plus 11K Powerchrome Bulb. They're both about the same price. For the actinic, I can go with the Geisemann 54W Pure Actinic Powerchrome Bulb, or from ATI, the 54W True Actinic 03 T5HO.
I honestly don't know much, other than the great advice I've gotten from the forum. Any suggestions about which ones, and how many of each (3 and 2 with more actinic, or more 12K?)
If anyone has any different suggestions, preferably based on their personal experience, I'd love to hear it. If you like other brands of bulbs, etc, let me know. Someone once mentioned a 15K bulb, but I don't see any in T5 configuration.
Let's hear it, people! Thanks.
Thanks again, everyone!
From my research, it's going to be Giesemann or ATI, or maybe a mixture.
I can choose from the 54W 12K ATI Aquablue Special T5HO, or the Giesemann 54W Aquablue Plus 11K Powerchrome Bulb. They're both about the same price. For the actinic, I can go with the Geisemann 54W Pure Actinic Powerchrome Bulb, or from ATI, the 54W True Actinic 03 T5HO.
I honestly don't know much, other than the great advice I've gotten from the forum. Any suggestions about which ones, and how many of each (3 and 2 with more actinic, or more 12K?)
If anyone has any different suggestions, preferably based on their personal experience, I'd love to hear it. If you like other brands of bulbs, etc, let me know. Someone once mentioned a 15K bulb, but I don't see any in T5 configuration.
Let's hear it, people! Thanks.
Thanks again, everyone!