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jbird0420
11/28/2011, 08:20 PM
This question goes out to the T5 reefers!!:beer:
I'm looking to get an ATI Sunpower 80wx6 fixture, for my LPS dom tank.

My question is I want to retain the blue 20k look. I was recommended to get these bulbs:
4x blue +
1x aqua blue special
1x purple plus

Was recommeneded to achieve the 20k blue look, which I love.
I want my corals still to pop out, but obtain growth as well.

Thanks guy! :)

aandfsoccr04
11/28/2011, 08:37 PM
There is an entire T5 thread dedicated to bulb selection in the lighting forum and I'd suggest going over there and browsing a little bit.

Koddie Doo
11/28/2011, 09:16 PM
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2096816&page=6

here is a 400+ page thread that should answer your question...

a.browning
11/28/2011, 09:34 PM
That would give you a very blue look, if that's what you're looking for. Most people run 4 blue plus, one purple plus, and one GE6500K. By replacing the GE with the aquablue, you would be further towards the 20000K look.

biecacka
11/28/2011, 10:17 PM
yeah i recommend checking out the thread and asking grim. he's a tremendous help
corey

jbird0420
11/28/2011, 10:31 PM
Yea. I'll take a look at that thread. Thanks for the help guys. Now I'm thinking about the powermodule over the sunpower. Hmmm. Decisions, decisions....