Contemplating a switch to T5's

[banditpowdercoat]

Not allways, My Crocea was doing great in my 45g tank with 4 Tek Light. Little more mantle extension now under the MH, but no change in the brillant colors.

[impreza]

Thanks! I think I am going to go with a 4x24w Powermodule. Now I just gotta see who has stock!

Any bulb recommendations? I want a nice crisp blue with good growth

[Boomboy]

ah the " good ol' " debate about MH and T5's

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Boomboy

ah the " good ol' " debate about MH and T5's

[Myka]

If you like the blue look try using (2) AquaScience 22000K, and (2) KZ Fiji Purple. Or to be even bluer replace one of the FPs with a UVL Super Actinic. Or for a little less blue try replacing one of the FPs with a KZ Coral Light. That will make the colors pop, and have good PAR.

[banditpowdercoat]

I second the AS22000 and Fiji Purp. But, took me a while to get used to the Fiji.

[lorenz0]

pure actinics are a waste of a bulb, esspecially with only 4 bulbs. personally i would go with 2 AS 22k and 2 AS 17.5K. aqua science bulbs are tied with KZ for my favorite bulbs. and in calgary red coral ussually has them in stock

[TheMikey]

From what I've read, the Aquascience 22K have about as good PAR rating (for growth) as you can get from a blue bulb. That's why I've got three