Wasabi Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Will one of these give me enough coverage for a 23.6"w tank. It will be going on a 24" T5 HO fixture along with a UVL Aqua Sun and UVL 454 (or ATI Blue +). Should I stick with the 8000k/453nm color for best color results or just the 453nm and leave it on for nightime viewing? The tank obviously won't have any strong light demanding corals in it, only low light stuff. Thanks. Link to comment
ChrisCT Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 how deep is the tank? my all 453nm is very very blue when on all by itself. it has pretty good coverage too. one would be good to supplement your t5s and and some shimmer. if you want more punch added to you daytime lighting for growth reasons i would say 8000k/453. Link to comment
Wasabi Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks for the reply, Sorry, the tank is 11.4" deep. Shimmer and good color are my main goals. I was wondering if the 453nm would make things too blue in there during the day with my existing T5 bulbs. Getting some good growth capability can't hurt though. Link to comment
ChrisCT Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 wont be too blue with the t5s on. but its all a matter of taste, i like bluer better than that yellowish color you get from white t5s. Link to comment
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