Lighting

Have a 40 breeder and I am only doing softies and lps. I have a 4 bulb t5HO 36" 39 watt tek light fixture. Wondering what combo most people are using with this fixture that want bluer look and coral color to pop. Also want what's best for the corals. Currently running 2 blue plus 1 coral plus and 1 actinic. Before I ran 2 blue plus 1 coral plus and 1 purple plus but didn't like combo. It was to white and coral color looked washed out. Don't know if I should stay with what combo I got because I do like it but don't know if the actinic is ok to use with the corals I am doing. Thanks for any input.

 

2 atinic, 1 Coral plus and 1 blue plus would look sharp. Probably be a 24000k. I have a ratio of 1 atinic, 1 blue plus and 1 Coral plus right now and have a solid 20000k. Love it.

 

You are only running 3 bulb combo?

 

Try 3 blue 1 purple plus. I had good results growing zoas with that.

 

Anything wrong with the combo I am running currently?

 

All the combos you listed are good combos. I just recommended one that I have used with success and looks blue. I will link a site for popular ATI combos.

 

Aquarium lighting and fltration. Frequently Asked Questions for the SunPower and Powermodule T5 High Output Fixtures, PowerCone Protein Skimmer, T5 High Output Bulbs, Reef Salts and Water Care Products. FAQ - ATI North America.

 

I am running a 12 bulb, 4 actinic, 4 blue plus, and 4 Coral plus.

It's a good ratio but could see how some want more blue (some like only blue )

 

Thanks will keep what I have but just wanted some other opinions.