Complimenting LEDs with T5s

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Fancy1
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Complimenting LEDs with T5s

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I am putting two twin tube t5 fixtures either side of my LEDs to reduce shadowing and get into some SPS coral.

I currently have a Dalula LED light with just the white and blue LEDs and am installing the t5s either side of them, my question is what bulbs would be best to run for growth.

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Re: Complimenting LEDs with T5s

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I would be going with
2blue plus
1 Coral plus
1 purple plus
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Re: Complimenting LEDs with T5s

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I agree with ssscuz.
IMO, place as follows
Blue on outside then coral +
Led
Purple then blue.
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Re: Complimenting LEDs with T5s

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Awsome thanks guys

Any ideas where the best place to get them online. A 4ft globe I belive are 54w
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Re: Complimenting LEDs with T5s

Post by MitchD »

Agree with both ssscuz & Colg.
I use the same bulb combo they suggest, with the same layout.
Get mine sent over from Reef Secrets.
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