I believe that the replacement of the aqua spezial with the 6500 has resulted in better faster growth of my corals.
Best 6 bulb t5 combo for coral growth.
That is the 6 bulb combo i run.
The best way to pick your bulb choice if possible is matching an aquarium you have seen.
After brushing up on my reading for light wavelenths and how coral benefits from it i am going to pick up new bulbs for my t5ho 6 bulb fixture.
Custom bulbs are available that provide light energy in variety wavelengths and colors with the goal of duplicating natural sunlight or adding specific wavelengths that are beneficial to coral growth and coloration.
Drop that purple and get a 6500 bulb buddy.
I m looking for something to promote growth.
However this is opinion and purely anecdotal.
I am looking for the best combo for coral health mainly geared toward sps and aesthetically pleasing.
6 bulb i would toss in another blue and ati coral bulb.
3 blue and a giesmann 6500k is my favorite for 4 bulb.
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.
Ati t5 bulbs use the latest advances in phosphors which make the color and manufacturing techniques to produce bulbs with higher output better coloration.
Lps and softies i m planning on adding another daylight bulb and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions.
I have a 6 bulb t5 fixture.
Here is what i think i am going to do but before i spend the money i would like opinions on combos.
Fluorescent bulbs are categorized as normal output no high output ho and very high output vho.
I am running front to back.
T12 bulbs are the thickest t8 is the average size you are probably used to and t5 bulbs are about as wide as your finger.
I was wondering what your thoughts are in regards to t5 bulbs that promote coral growth.
Blue actinic fiji blue ge 6500 blue it is only recently that i included a 6500 in my fixture instead using a aqua spezial.
I have a 48 4 bulb t5 fixture over my 40 gallon long.
The color of the aquarium lighting is a very personal choice.
More than 17 years of proven results since their introduction to the market in 2000.
Can t find where to buy the giesemann 6500k can you send me a link please.
The zooxanthellae or algae within the coral are plants and.
Smaller in diameter than traditional bulbs the t5 became the standard for high output aquarium light fixtures.
T5 bulbs impeccable quality t5 bulbs at a great value beautiful coral color.
My current bulb combination is.
