ATI Powermodule Hybrid Club

[lunner]

You guys have some amazing tanks, especially with lighting provided by these ATI fixtures!

After reading through the entire topic, I will jump in as well (switching back from all LEDs...). :celeb2:
I just need a little push from you guys. For my new SPS tank measuring 47″ x 22.5″ x 20″, should I go with:

36" 2x75W LED & 8x39W - 34.3" x 20.4" x 2.4" (L x W x H)
48" 3x75W LED & 4x54W - 46.2" x 12.0" x 2.4" (L x W x H)
48" 3x75W LED & 8x54W - 46.2" x 20.4" x 2.4" (L x W x H)
I am leaning towards the 8 bulbs for the different T5 combos.

And could anyone with 36" or 48" fixture provide me with the measurement between those mounts?

Thanks in advanced.
Cheers.

 

[ryanrid]

A 3ft with 4 t5 will be sufficient check the manual I posted for mounting sizing

 

[lunner]

Thanks Ryanrid

 

[ReefRockerLive]

Well it has been almost two months since having setup my ATI Hybrid and I must say that the results I've seen in such short time is far better than what I saw with my previous fixture.

Here, let me show you

Packman Growth Shot 2 by V.Reef, on Flickr

 

[reefmutt]

Very nice! That's serious growth!

 

[MSHUR]

Impressive !

 

[MikeC120]

Nice! Congrats on your growth.
Can you share your bulb combo and time schedule.

 

[lunner]

Very nice growth and lovely! Thanks for sharing.

ReefRockerLive, after having the 36" 4T5s units for your 36" x 24" x 18", would you think the 8T5s may be better ?

 

[ReefRockerLive]

Thanks all. I noticed a slight typo in my last post, I was suppose to write "Almost 3 months, not 2"

I have the following combo:
FRONT TO BACK:
ATI Blue+
ATI Coral+
ATI Purple+
ATI Blue+

MikeC120, PM me your email and I can send the program schedule. I don't know how to post a screenshot of my program.

lunner, I am totally satisfied with the 4 bulb unit. The light provides plenty of power for my acros, especially for ones not under the light. 8 bulbs would be too much heat, power, and costly bulb replacement. I'd say the 8 bulb units are more for tanks that are 30" or wider.

 

[herbklee]

Thanks all. I noticed a slight typo in my last post, I was suppose to write "Almost 3 months, not 2"

I have the following combo:
FRONT TO BACK:
ATI Blue+
ATI Coral+
ATI Purple+
ATI Blue+

MikeC120, PM me your email and I can send the program schedule. I don't know how to post a screenshot of my program.

lunner, I am totally satisfied with the 4 bulb unit. The light provides plenty of power for my acros, especially for ones not under the light. 8 bulbs would be too much heat, power, and costly bulb replacement. I'd say the 8 bulb units are more for tanks that are 30" or wider.

+1
I have 36" unit over 40x24x20

 

[blackgate]

wow reefrocker that is freakin awesome. please check your pm when you get a second!

 

[whispers]

Reef rocker please email me your lighting schedule so I have something to compare mine to thanks bud tonyjmangano@gmail.com

 

[ReefRockerLive]

Whispers, I just sent out that email. Enjoy

 

[tbone28]

For you 80w fixture owners, has anyone recieved the retrofit to prevent the acrylic shield from sagging?

I saw this post from reefgeek over on the ATI Fixture thread, which leads me to believe there's finally a solution:

hey guys. Will try to clear it up a little for you hopefully..

The Powermodule LED hybrid comes with an additional piece bolted to the fixture. It's not a clip, and it isn't offered currently on any other model. Also after looking at the fixture, I am not sure this could be done as a retro to existing fixtures due to the drilling and tapping of the fixture to mount necessary to mount the piece.

I have passed a message along to ATI as well to see if there are any future plans for a clip type for the device.

 

[cintec]

hey I asked this in the t5 thread but got no reply would the 80w 8bulb 4 led cluster cover a 7ft tank or is 6ft the maximum lenght.

 

[EllisJuan]

I would really love to have one of these, but I just can't swallow the price tag new. If a 36" ever came up for sale, I don't think I would be able to resist.

 

[cklayko]

ATI questions

ATI questions

I just finished reading the entire thread... I'm impressed. This is a great community with phenomenal support and amazing reef results. Currently I have a Mitras over my 36x32 custom cube. I'm not getting the SPS results I'm accustomed to with MH, yet I don't want to go back to MH's... I'd like to get the ATI hybrid my question is this.. can I get away with a 24" 8 bulb fixture or do I need the 36" 8 bulb? Last question, early in the thread someone mentioned using a Windows Tablet to program the light - does anyone know if this will work? Thanks in advance for the feedback!

 

[cklayko]

Well - I'm joining the club. I went with the 36" 8 bulb fixture. I bought the following bulbs

KZ Superblue x 4
KZ Newgen x 2
KZ Fiji Purple x 2

Can't wait!!!

 

[MrSandman]

ATI Powermodule Hybrid Club

I just finished reading the entire thread... I'm impressed. This is a great community with phenomenal support and amazing reef results. Currently I have a Mitras over my 36x32 custom cube. I'm not getting the SPS results I'm accustomed to with MH, yet I don't want to go back to MH's... I'd like to get the ATI hybrid my question is this.. can I get away with a 24" 8 bulb fixture or do I need the 36" 8 bulb? Last question, early in the thread someone mentioned using a Windows Tablet to program the light - does anyone know if this will work? Thanks in advance for the feedback!

I've got a 36" x 36" cube with the 24" hybrid 8 bulb fixture and it provides great coverage. I have no regrets going this way. If you're curious about coverage with pics check my build thread.

 

[Frazzz]

Thanks all. I noticed a slight typo in my last post, I was suppose to write "Almost 3 months, not 2"

I have the following combo:
FRONT TO BACK:
ATI Blue+
ATI Coral+
ATI Purple+
ATI Blue+

MikeC120, PM me your email and I can send the program schedule. I don't know how to post a screenshot of my program.

lunner, I am totally satisfied with the 4 bulb unit. The light provides plenty of power for my acros, especially for ones not under the light. 8 bulbs would be too much heat, power, and costly bulb replacement. I'd say the 8 bulb units are more for tanks that are 30" or wider.

Fantastic growth m8! Can you do me a favour and PM me your lighting schedule? I'm not sure if you can send me the XML? I'd love t ocompare it with what I have. I'm running a 4 Tube 3x75w LED.

Cheers,

Fraser