T5 Bulb Combinations

[BassTank]

I am about to buy some new t5 bulbs for my 2 dual 36" 21w coralife fixtures.

the old ones on there were one 10k and one actinic on each. i didnt get to see it when they were still working so i still dont know the difference.

i was told actinic had the most blue, and that i should get 1 21w 10k and 1 21w deepwater on each fixture.

whats a good combo?

this is goin on my 125g

[BassTank]

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this is only with one 10k 21watt 36" t5 bulb.......

looking for a good combo for the other three bulbs i need to buy.

[BassTank]

side question is what can i use to replace those rabbit ears holding my return lines?

[jsnoravo]

Sup Tony, you should keep it the way it is with one 10,000k and one actinic in each fixture. If this is what you're looking for as far as a return output tube, City Pets carries it http://www.marinedepot.com/U_Tube_wi...FIFTRP-vi.html

[jsnoravo]

Inwood aquarium carries an Odyssea brand that I think may do 3/4"-1" outputs. The link up there has a choice of 1/2"-3/4" or 3/4"-1". The one at Inwood was pretty cheap, around $5-$6.

[BassTank]

thanks for info on the utube.

[BassTank]

Any pics showing different combos of t5 lights?

[jarrodaden]

I don't know the bulbs by name, but my tank has two bulbs at either end. I have two white bulbs at the back of the tank and two blue ones in the front. It makes the water look a little blue and the blue fish really pop. The demasoni would look nice.

Here is my 150 build thread. Start on page 2.

http://www.houstonfishbox.com/vforums/showthread.php?37756-New-150-Build-Journal

If you watch to the end of this video, you can see my 150 with the hood up. Decent shot of the lighting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsRvtm-S3aU

[chrisRstelly]

dude! i have a 55 gal that i havnt been able to decide on how to decorate...i think you approach is cool and what i had in mind. nice template for me thanks

[BassTank]

Lol no problem.

[BassTank]

where can i get t5 bulbs in town?