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Old 12-27-2009, 10:09 PM
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Just bought a 8 bulb teklight
what bulb combos should I use ? Since i need to submit my order soon.
Im thinking of either using KZ or Aquascience
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Old 12-27-2009, 10:42 PM
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Definitely a good call on the KZ and Aquascience. I have a 6 bulb system and am running 3 KZ Neg Gen's and 1 KZ Fiji Purple and 2 22K Aquascience bulbs and like the contrast alot.
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Old 12-27-2009, 10:47 PM
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Im thinking of doing 5 New Gen 2 Fiji Purple and 1 22k
or should i do 4 New Gen, 2 Fiji and 2 22k ?
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Old 12-27-2009, 10:51 PM
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Well what I would be a little leary on would be the 2 Fiji Purple's I have heard that the algae can get a little out of control if you have too many of those. Other than that it just matters upon how white you want your tank. The New Gens are very white in color.
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Old 12-27-2009, 11:05 PM
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Aqua Science 22,000k
Aqua Science duo (17,500k)
Aqua Science 15,000k
Aqua Science 22,000k
KZ fiji purple
Aqua Science 22,000k
Aqua Science duo (17,500k)
Aqua Science 22,000k

Thats what i would run in a 8 bulb fixture. And even on this set up it won't be to blue to the eyes. Since running AS duo's and 22,000k's my colors have been getting alot better and I don't plan on going back to growing bulbs from KZ. I highly suggest something on this lines with less fiji purple cause all you need is one to get your reds to pop a bit more.
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Old 12-27-2009, 11:12 PM
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I called J&L and they said the 48" 22k Aquascience is discontinued
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