Ati has been some of the most sought after bulbs in the reef aquarium hobby.
Best t5 bulb for coral color.
I have a 48 4 bulb t5 fixture over my 40 gallon long.
By jruberti may 14 2010 in lighting forum.
At any rate i m sure many t5 users will chime in with their recommendations because there are a wide variety of t5 bulbs that you can choose from some without color temp or wavelenght ratings that actually produce a very good amount of par and would be great regardless of the color.
Can t find where to buy the giesemann 6500k can you send me a link please.
I am trying to get the best bulb color combination i really like the 20k look i want decent par for coral growth i want to keep a variety of corals from soft to sps.
A warm bulb will be somewhere around 3 6 000 kelvin.
The zooxanthellae or algae within the coral are plants and.
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6 bulb i would toss in another blue and ati coral bulb.
Ati t5 bulbs use the latest advances in phosphors which make the color and manufacturing techniques to produce bulbs with higher output better coloration.
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Ati sunpower 24 36 48 4 6 8 bulbs.
Why does brs recommend this.
So a 10 000 kelvin bulb 10k for short will be bright white with a hint of blue.
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With their bright crisp colors ati are our number one choice when it comes to t5 bulbs.
Trying to pick a combination for the best growth or the best color will leave you spinning your wheels with opinions and blanket statements that may or may not have any truth to them.
Best t5 fixture for a reef tank.
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Great stand alone bulb just introduced by ati to stimulate coral growth.
Drop that purple and get a 6500 bulb buddy.
3 blue and a giesmann 6500k is my favorite for 4 bulb.
With ati bulbs you can use a single color on its own or you can mix and match to make the ultimate spectrum.
The lower the kelvin rating on a bulb the warmer it will be.
More than 17 years of proven results since their introduction to the market in 2000.
The best way to pick your bulb choice if possible is matching an aquarium you have seen.
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My current bulb combination is.
As the number increases the bulbs become cooler in appearance.
The color of the aquarium lighting is a very personal choice.
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