Tracy G June 4, 2012 June 4, 2012 I just got a T5 light system to get ready to go reef and I have no idea what I am doing. Anyone have suggestion on what bulbs to get? Also what should the real light cycle be (night, day etc....)? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Tracy G June 4, 2012 Author June 4, 2012 I just got a T5 light system to get ready to go reef and I have no idea what I am doing. Anyone have suggestion on what bulbs to get? Also what should the real light cycle be (night, day etc....)? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Current USA Nova Extreme Pro T5HO 10k/460nm Actinics That is the light system 48" 6x54
BowieReefer84 June 4, 2012 June 4, 2012 (edited) The general consensus on bulbs is 4 ATI Blue Plus, 1 GE 6500, and 1 ATI Purple. You can go 12-18 months before replacement. Here is a good place to buy: http://www.reefgeek....orescent/Bulbs/ http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/Bulbs/54_Watt/54W_Blue_Plus_T5_HO_Fluorescent_by_ATI http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/Bulbs/GE/54W_6500K_Daylight_T5_HO_Fluorescent_by_General_Electric http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/Bulbs/54_Watt/54W_Purple_Plus_T5_HO_Fluorescent_by_ATI You could also get a coral Plus to play around with: http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/Bulbs/ATI/54W_Coral_Plus_T5_HO_Fluorescent_by_ATI Edited June 4, 2012 by BowieReefer84
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