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jrice0309
05/07/2009, 11:08 AM
Hello, I am looking at a replacement T5 bulb, thats not so BLUE.

The Actinics that came with my fixture are just TOO blue. The blue glow is a little overkill, and the tank is sort of near the living room, so there always a blue tint through the room.

My question is, what other lighting options are there that are good for the reef and good for not being so blue?

What I have:
2 x SlimPaq 10,000k
2 x 460nm Actinic

I was looking at the Giesemann Midday 6000k bulbs.

Thanks for any help!:D

noboddi
05/07/2009, 11:46 AM
The Current bulbs are "blue" blulbs not true actinics. They put out light in the 450-460 nm range, which is blue. Actinic is 420 nm. The UVL Super Actinic is 420 nm., and is not overpowering.

For daylight, I like the GE 6500k daylight bulb, and it goes for about $12

My 4 bulb system I go with a UVL Super Actinic, ATI Blue+, UVL Actinic White, and a GE 6500k daylight. Its a nice mix

jrice0309
05/07/2009, 11:59 AM
Cool, Thanks for the info. The slimpaqs I have now are a little too yellow by themselves so I need something with a little bluish to them.

What would you recommend if I keep the slimpaqs? Maybe 2 of the UVL super actinics?