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Devaji108
04/14/2016, 11:34 AM
hey guys its about time to get my 20L up and running..

wondering if I go with a duel T5 setup what bulbs would be "best" I would like to grow a wide verity of macro from deep water reds to greens and blues.
I dont know much about T5 bulbs...

10K and a blue +?
2 -50/50s?
i think I would like a 14k look to the eye.

still leaning towards the current marine orbit led but have not ruled out T5s yet.

just wondering about bulbs and brands you macro growers use?

mzkrista
04/18/2016, 05:28 PM
I use a AI prime led. It's full spectrum.

Chibils
04/29/2016, 10:29 AM
An ATI Coral+ and Blue+ would be a 12K-ish look and I think would do good for growth.

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phobos2deimos
05/01/2016, 12:20 AM
I think 8k is the sweet spot, but 14k might be pretty great too. I wouldn't do to much blue, but a little is good for color IMO. LEDs are hard to beat.

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Devaji108
05/05/2016, 10:41 PM
yeah I decided on LEDs 20L macro build is creeping l alot slow as its the 2nd project tank to my new 90..was debating on T5 VS LEDs but I am pretty sure i found a light I like for this lil tank!