Bulb Combo is too blue. Any recommendations?

[RicGio]

I'm running a 250W Phoenix 14k DE off of a Icecap ballast, (2) aquablue T5's, (1) aquasun T5 and (1) Super actinic (all 54W) on my 90G. The whole setup is too blue for my liking. Can anyone suggest a T5 bulb(s) that would offset the blueness a bit? I'm sticking with the Phoenix until it needs replacement.

[flyguy7150]

how bout replacing the super actinic with a blue plus or actinic plus, and one aquablue with a 3000k ge bulb

[SlowCobra]

You have a blue color MH along with 3 out of 4 blue colored T5's. Get rid of the Super Actinic and one of the Aquablues for something a bit whiter.

[RicGio]

Thanks...I realize I'm on the blue end of the spectrum, I was looking for advice on examples of bulbs to use.

[oct2274]

i would not recommend the 3000k bulb after trying it myself with two 14k phoenix, 1 blue plus, 1 actinic plus, 1 super actinic, and one 3000k. The 3000k bulb is really orange. I would try the GE 6500k bulb.

[luke33]

I'd agree with octo with the 65ge, i'd replace the blue plus

[RicGio]

Gotcha. Thanks for the input. I'll ditch the blueplus for another aquasun. That's a 6500k also, right?

[bdare]

Did you swap out the t5 yet? I'll soon be running a single 250 w/ 2 t5's. I can't decide on the lighting yet myself. Just curious to see how it worked for you.

ben

[RicGio]

Not yet. I'm still a ways from firing it up full time. My rock is curing in a trash can and tank is now empty.

[bdare]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10863356#post10863356 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RicGio
Not yet. I'm still a ways from firing it up full time. My rock is curing in a trash can and tank is now empty.

If you wouldn't mind... please take pictures and update this thead when you are done!!! I'd love to see pics.

[RicGio]

will do! I'll try and do a before and after dealy.