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Originally Posted by cvportagee
Hello All,
I have read most of this thread and wanted to know everyones thoughts. I have been running a 30 gallon mixed reef tank for the past 2 years on AI hydras. I am now building a new tank (mixed reef) 48"x24"x24" (120 gal.) and I have decided to purchase the ati led powermodule 48" 8 bulb unit. I have never been fully satisfied with the look of my hydras as they are almost too blue for my taste. What bulb combination do you recommend? Also what type of acclimation should I do with the T5 as I have no experience with them? If you need more information please let me know. Thank you for any help you can offer.
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I would go with the following tube combo: 4xCoral+, 2xBlue+ and 2xActinic
That will cover the full spectrum.
You then play with the LED spectrum adding as much of the RB, B, W and R channels to your taste.
Run the T5's around 4 hours to start, increase by 30 mins each day. If a coral starts to lighten, back off either the intensity or duration.