Reviews of t5 light fixtures and bulbs

[tekjunkie28]

Right now I have a aquatic life 6 tube t5 fixture with 3 wave point 12,000k and 2 actinic and 1 violet bulb. How would you guys rate the life fixture and bulbs and give me personal experiences with bulbs and fixtures you all have had. Thanks.

Sorry far in my 75 everything is doing fine light wise from my perspective. I have only been in this hobby for 3 or so months. I got my rock and fish from a previously setup system and put it in my 55. Then upgraded to a new 75.

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[tekjunkie28]

anyone?

[Michigan Mike]

Aquatic life are good enough fixtures but I'd ditch those wave point bulbs and get some ATI bulbs in there.
I'd definitely switch to something like
4 blue plus
Coral plus or GE6500
Purple plus

Unless you really like a Whiter look then take out one of the blue pluses for another coral plus.
Btw GE6500 is a very good grow bulb but it isn't for everyone. It has some yellow in it and needs lots of blue pluses to help mellow it out, but I'm a fan of its high PAR and $15 price tag!
I'm using it in a 4 bulb ATI Sunpower. My avatar is a ATI Sunpower with (back to front)
GE6500
Blue plus
KZ Fiji purple
Blue plus

[tekjunkie28]

wow yea ur tank looks good. iI want a bluer look. seems the wave points wash out everything

[warrior28]

i was back and forth with the 4 bulb ati or 6 bulb aquatic life, i ended up going with the 4 bulb ATI...It should be getting it tommorow!...

[theatrus]

ATI bulbs are my favorite. They're reliable and hold out pretty well in PAR.

I like Aquablue Special, Blue+, and Purple bulbs. On a 4 bulb I'd do Purples with 1-2 Blue+, or for more white look, add an Aquablue.

[Michigan Mike]

The coral plus is the new go to bulb instead of the aqua blue special. It's not as harsh as the aqua blue and is more blue.
It's basically like 60% aqua blue 30% blue plus and 10% purple plus.
The GE6500 and aqua blue are very bright bulbs and can over power other bulbs.

[tekjunkie28]

How many coral plus bulbs should I get for my 6 tube t5? My idea if I'm thinking clearly is 2 coral plus one purple plus and 4 blue plus. Sound good?

[Michigan Mike]

Sounds like a good start.a bluer look would be ...
4 blue plus
Purple plus
Coral plus