What's the best T5HO bulb on the market?

[Philly33]

I've used Geissmann and Hagen Life Glo. I came across Coral Life and it cost a bit more than the others. Does that mean its better? Please advise? Thanks in advance.

 

[mfdrookie516]

IMO, for plants, you can't beat a Geisemann Aquaflora and Midday combo. Price doesn't always mean better quality.

 

[Philly33]

On your suggestion months ago the Geissmann work fine. Still having trouble visually acclimating to the Aquaflora bulb. I'm currently using all Midday bulbs. I've since added a 4th bulb and may give the Aquaflora another try, but I'm leaning on trying one 10,000k bulb for a crisp look.

 

[mfdrookie516]

Well, if you're not a fan of the midday/aquaflora combo... try this on a 4 bulb setup and see how you like it:

Front
10,000k
midday
aquaflora
midday
back

The 10,000k up front should give you a whiter look, but still give your plants much of that optimal spectrum that the aquaflora puts out.

 

[Philly33]

Thanks! I've just read some positive reviews of people using 2 Midday and 2 Aquaflora in a 4 bulb system. How would you stagger them? M x A x M x A.

 

[special.k]

From my experiences the Coralife bulbs die prematurely, I had 2 bulbs that died within 2 months of use.