T5 bulbs - and where to buy

[T-dub]

I'm looking at going with an ATI sunpower 60" 8x80 for my mixed reef. I haven't ordered yet but when I do, which bulb combination would be best and where is the best (cheapest) place to buy these bulbs. thanks!

[rtparty]

5 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Purple Plus and 1 GE 6500k.

Reefgeek will have everything you need or you can try Premium Aquatics. Shipping on those 60" fixtures is super expensive last time I looked into it. See if a LFS can get one in for you or something.

[Thinker1920]

I just bought some bulbs at marinedepot I bought 6 and got free shipping and no handling, and the nice thing is that they'll price match other sites. So i usually go through them since I trust their site. Of course now after I ordered my replacements I start to think about building a LED setup :p

[solitude127]

What overall color are you looking for?
I run
Front
B+
P+
B+
GE6500
B+
B+
KZ New Genertion
B+
This gives me about a 15k look and I'm very happy color and growth.
+1 on ReefGeek as well for all your needs

[iwishtofish]

+ another for Reefgeek. Very positive experience dealing with them.

[T-dub]

Thanks! I know it's tough to capture the true color in pics but could you guys attach a photo or 2 to see how it looks? Thanks again.

[rtparty]

Thanks! I know it's tough to capture the true color in pics but could you guys attach a photo or 2 to see how it looks? Thanks again.

It's not tough to capture real life color in pictures....it's impossible!

There are 95 things that change how a picture can look. For example, your monitor is calibrated different than mine and that will completely change the look. That is just one example.

[solitude127]

Here's mine. I feel my tank is a little bluer than represented here.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=3070&pictureid=34343

[solitude127]

Here's what the lights look before I moved them around
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=3070&pictureid=32445

[ReeferBill]

Slitude127; Awesome Set-Up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[T-dub]

Beautiful tank!!! Which bulb is the one that looks yellow in the center?

[solitude127]

Beautiful tank!!! Which bulb is the one that looks yellow in the center?

GE6500. That's actually one of my favorite bulbs

[T-dub]

Ordered my Sunpower 8x80 yesterday with your bulb setup. Can't wait to get my tank going!!!

[solitude127]

Ordered my Sunpower 8x80 yesterday with your bulb setup. Can't wait to get my tank going!!!

Congrats on the purchase. What size tank is this beast going on?

[T-dub]

Standard 210 gallon. I think it's 30" deep x 72" long. I started building my "fish room" about a year ago. I have to get a counter top for my sump bench and then start plumbing. I plan on using the baseboard room heater for heat with a "in sump" backup. I'll have the 210 with a 55 corner refugium and 30 gallon sump. I have a spare 75 gal. "emergency" tank in there too but that will be empty unless there's an emergency. Hoping to have water in there by the end of the month.

[Fishbone]

Reefgeeks is a great place for bulbs. The GE 6500K you can buy in bulk and get them for like 4 or 5 bucks a piece, but than you have to figure out how to get rid of extra.