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merk1_99
10/30/2006, 02:25 PM
Looking at buying 6 new T5 bulbs to run on my Tek. Haven't bought any in about 18 months so not sure what the best and the greatest is. They need to support my acros, and a potential clam down the road. Have had good luck with 1 GE, 4 ATI 12000K, and 1 blue plus. My only complaint is that the tank is a little yellow.
Looking to maximize PAR and maintain growth of acro's and a potential clam. I am thinking of 2 blue plus, 2 GE, and 2 12000K. So BP+, 12000k, GE, GE, 12000k, BP+. Will the bulb arrangement hide the yellow? Or still be yellow?

Thanks
Rick

Ti
10/30/2006, 02:29 PM
It'll still b yellow, add more blue

IRISSERVICE
10/30/2006, 03:10 PM
I have done 1 Ge, 2 12k, 3 blues with good success..

old salty
10/30/2006, 06:41 PM
I am currently running three Actinic Plus and three Aquablue plus bulbs. I tried one and even two midday bulbs, but the end product was always a bit yellow. It's a tad bit blue for my taste, but I figure if I throw a few fans into the mixture, the PAR should increase enough to make up the difference for not using a midday bulb.