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I am adding t5s to my evergrow 2040


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Sure, they are smaller, sleeker, easily controlled, but in terms of par, I got very similar readings.

 

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I took off the 2040 and added one blue plus and one coral plus a long with a 3' reefbrite. Will update with pics soon. I just wasn't getting certain corals to color up. And the spread was not ideal.

 

Combo is...

Overdirven icecap bulbs...

ATI actintic x 2

Aquablue special

Coral plus (looks almost pink overdriven)

 

Hamilton ballast

Blue plus

Coral plus (looks light blue)

 

I think I will get better colors and healthier look with this option. I have the actintic on the ends which is almost over the glass, I have thought about changing to a higher par bulb but they really gI've the tank a nice color and even it out. The reefbrite is in the center.

I am having fun using all t5s these days, and really like the look using two different ballasts to get different colors from the same bulbs.

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