T5 light bulb selection

[dan_k]

I need to order some bulbs for my 8 tube DIY light fixture it's going to be a mixed reef not sure if that matters but need some options what brand bulbs and light color selection
Thanks in advance guys

 

[kschweer]

Here's a pretty good article about lighting
http://home.comcast.net/~stevelarse...s/&PHPSESSID=947114d83ebd43d27855241857aa7f39

Here's ati's suggestions
http://www.atinorthamerica.com/faq.php

On my 6 bulb I went (front to back)
Blue+
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+
Purple+
Blue+

I used to run an aquablue special where the coral+ is and I am liking the coral+ much better. The aquablue special seemed to "wash" out certain colors.

 

[saltkreep88]

+1 That's exactly how I used to run my six bulb and loved it

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[Rwc]

I don't miss running t5 's I can't imagine replacing bulbs on an 8x fixture ouch

 

[mnat]

My six bulb is exactly as Kschweer on my 6 bulb. If I was doing 8, I would just add another coral+ and blue+

 

[jgraz]

I'm running 6 blue+ and 2 coral + on my 8x

 

[JRWOHLER]

I used to run
Giesman Actinic
Blue Plus
Purple
Aquasun

Blue Plus
UVL 12K (actinc plus is that it?)
Blue Plus
Giesman Actinc

 

[horseplay]

I run the same as kschweer's too. If I have 8 bulbs I will consider adding another blue+ and actinics. 8 bulbs is more flexible.

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[dan_k]

Hey everyone thanks for the links and suggestions
I just placed and order and I'm going to try Kevin's suggestion whoa $200 for some light bulbs