So Friggen Confused..... T5 bulb comparison help

The Grizz · #1 06-21-2010, 04:42 AM

So I have myself so friggen confused that my head is spinning and need a little help. I have been trying to figure out what T5 bulb compare to what, brand for brand. Here are the two ATI bulb's and I would like to know which other brand of bulb would be similar. Looking at Gieseman and Aquascience in comparison.

ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aqua Blue Special

freddy · #2 06-21-2010, 12:08 PM

just switched my t5's to geiseman,well 3 out of 4,I have 2 aqua blue plus and a atinic plus,noticed a huge difference,the aqua blue has a nice crisp white look,then I put in the atinic plus and it added a blue tinge not to much but just right,my zoos seem to like the new light alot,my fourth bulb is either going to be another aqua blue plus or another atinic plus.

fencer · #3 06-21-2010, 02:02 PM

Here is a link....
http://canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=55399
http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-lig...20g-54829.html

lorenz0 · #4 06-21-2010, 03:48 PM

aqua special is a 14,000k bulb

Blue+ is a 22,000k spectrum bulb

buy KZ new gens for 14,000k's. they are great growing bulbs and they still have a bit of that blue hue to them compared to most 14,000k spectrum bulbs. I have tried the aqua science and GE 's and our local LFS carry KZ's in stock.

Zoaelite · #5 06-21-2010, 06:42 PM

I'm split between KZ and geiseman, both great brands with very nice bulbs. As Lorzeno said the new gen 14k's are a great combo for growth and color. On the new zoa tank I have 3 KZ new gens, 1 KZ Fiji, 2 geiseman actinic plus and 2 KZ actinics.

lorenz0 · #6 06-21-2010, 07:02 PM

^^^^
thats similar to what is running on the 60gal sps tank right now. Love the combo. Just enough supplimental colors to get that pop but with good growth.

i am obsessed with t5 bulbs and a new combo always comes to mind