Best T5 Bulbs For Coral Growth

6 bulb i would toss in another blue and ati coral bulb.

Best t5 bulbs for coral growth.

A t5 ho fixture typically comes in 4 6 or 8 bulb configurations. As a beginner the power and user friendliness of hybrid fixtures is. I have a 48 4 bulb t5 fixture over my 40 gallon long. I consider this the best of both worlds.

With ati bulbs you can use a single color on its own or you can mix and match to make the ultimate spectrum. This fixture combines led and t5 bulbs. His coral growth and vibrancy didn t meet its health and visual potential. The thin t5 bulb allows for individual reflectors which focuses more light into the fish tank.

If you re looking for a t5 reef fixture a 4 bulb t5 fixture is great for a planted tank shallow reef or soft coral reef tank while an 8 bulb t5 fixture will support high light. Great stand alone bulb just introduced by ati to stimulate coral growth. Ati has been some of the most sought after bulbs in the reef aquarium hobby. T5 bulbs impeccable quality t5 bulbs at a great value beautiful coral color.

You will also see some bulbs marked v ho for variable high output. Drop that purple and get a 6500 bulb buddy. 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. Fluorescent bulbs are categorized as normal output no high output ho and very high output vho.

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. Ati t5 bulbs use the latest advances in phosphors which make the color and manufacturing techniques to produce bulbs with higher output better coloration. 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. 3 blue and a giesmann 6500k is my favorite for 4 bulb.

More than 17 years of proven results since their introduction to the market in 2000. You receive the precision and spectra flexibility of t5 bulbs with the efficiency and control of led fixtures. Can t find where to buy the giesemann 6500k can you send me a link please. Smaller in diameter than traditional bulbs the t5 became the standard for high output aquarium light fixtures.

With their bright crisp colors ati are our number one choice when it comes to t5 bulbs. My current bulb combination is.