T5 bulbs for coral coloration
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boldo - Posts: 14
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Re: T5 bulbs for coral coloration
Good call on testing. Let us know how it goes. Also, consider a reflector upgrade if you're still using stock ones. Cheap way to boost PAR by 10–15%.
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southpaw1 - Posts: 5
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Kalimero - Posts: 5
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Re: T5 bulbs for coral coloration
Don't stress too much, emeraldh. T5s take time to dial in. My tank looked meh for months until I nailed the bulb combo and dosing. Now it's a rainbow. Patience pays off.
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steadsly - Posts: 2
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Re: T5 bulbs for coral coloration
Yeah, chill and tweak one thing at a time. Swapping bulbs and testing alk in the same week's a recipe for confusion. Slow and steady wins the reef race.
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Scalekeeper1 - Posts: 2
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Re: T5 bulbs for coral coloration
Final thought: if you're still not happy after all this, consider adding a single UV bulb. It's niche, but some swear by it for reds and oranges. Just don't overdo it—5% max.