ReefNutPA
09/14/2008, 07:53 PM
I have an Aquactinics TX5 36" fixture over my 40 gal tank (36x18x16height). The current bulb configuration is from front to back: Geisman AquaBlue Plus, Geisman 6K, Geisman Actinic Plus,GE 3K, ATI Blue Plus.
I know next to nothing about bulb types or quality. I was lucky enough to have someone familiar with t5's recommend those bulbs and that configuration.
The bulbs are now 1 year old and I assume it's time for replacing. Currently the tank houses only a Crocea clam (which previously lived for 4 years under PC lighting), a leather coral, and a semi-newly acquired RBTA that isn't doing so well :(
My question is.... shall I replace the bulbs with the same bulbs or are there better bulbs/different configuration that may work better?
The only additions to the tank I plan on making are either replacing the RBTA if it doesn't make it - or get a haddoni carpet. To add further info, I had a haddoni under PC lighting in this tank for 7 years. After replacing the PC's with this t5 fixture, I lost the haddoni within a few months. Basically it turned inside out and fell apart.
So, with anemone/clam care in mind - any suggestions for different bulbs or stick to the same ones/same configuration?
Thanks in advance for any help/opinions offered!
Tom
I know next to nothing about bulb types or quality. I was lucky enough to have someone familiar with t5's recommend those bulbs and that configuration.
The bulbs are now 1 year old and I assume it's time for replacing. Currently the tank houses only a Crocea clam (which previously lived for 4 years under PC lighting), a leather coral, and a semi-newly acquired RBTA that isn't doing so well :(
My question is.... shall I replace the bulbs with the same bulbs or are there better bulbs/different configuration that may work better?
The only additions to the tank I plan on making are either replacing the RBTA if it doesn't make it - or get a haddoni carpet. To add further info, I had a haddoni under PC lighting in this tank for 7 years. After replacing the PC's with this t5 fixture, I lost the haddoni within a few months. Basically it turned inside out and fell apart.
So, with anemone/clam care in mind - any suggestions for different bulbs or stick to the same ones/same configuration?
Thanks in advance for any help/opinions offered!
Tom