Red sea max 250 lighting upgrade

[1percula]

I need to upgrade the bulbs on my RSM 250. I'm reading that ATI T5's is the way to go. Two suggested configurations:

Front to back
aqua blue special
Blue plus
Aqua blue special
Blue plus
Actinic
Aqua blue special

Front to back
Blue plus
Purple plus
Aqua blue special
Blue plus
Aqua blue special
Blue plus

All 39 watt. What do you think/suggest and why?

 

[ksicard]

Hey there, my name is Kyle and I was at the store today when you came in for bulb purchases. Here's what I would reccomend. I was unable to recommend this on the clock.

3 x http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/t5-fluorescent/bulbs/39w/39w-midday-sun-t5-ho-fluorescent-gsm0003.html">http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/t5-fluorescent/bulbs/39w/39w-midday-sun-t5-ho-fluorescent-gsm0003.html</a>
2 x [IMG]http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/t5-fluorescent/bulbs/39w/39w-75-25-aquablue-14000k-t5-ho-fluorescent-uvl0027.html">http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/t5-fluorescent/bulbs/39w/39w-75-25-aquablue-14000k-t5-ho-fluorescent-uvl0027.html</a>
1 x [IMG]http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/t5-fluorescent/bulbs/39w/39w-aqua-pink-t5-ho-fluorescent-gsm0043.html">http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/t5-fluorescent/bulbs/39w/39w-aqua-pink-t5-ho-fluorescent-gsm0043.html</a>

in the order of : (front to back) midday sun/ 75-25 aquablue/pink flourscent/midday sun/75-25 aquablue/midday sun

This combination will give you a nice mix of spectrums and release a clear light with a blue/purple hue to make your corals pop.

Best of luck, if you have any questions swing back by the store. I work tuesday/thursday-sunday. Here's my number if you need anything else 678-613-2973. Or post back here.

 

[ruadh]

I've ran the first combo on my RSM, but I used Giesmann's equivalent. Never used ATI's because I went with the Giesmann's first and stuck with what I liked. I also added 2 blue stunner strips that ran 24/7 to give it a little more blue pop.