ATI T5 (four) bulb combination ???

[GlobaLPimP]

I have a 75g mixed reef with 4x54w T5’s being overdriven by an Ice Cap 660. My bulb set up is from front to back Giesemann Actinic+, Aqua Blue+, Actinic+, Aqua Blue+. I love the overall blue color in general but my bright colors look kind of pastel. I have had these bulbs for about 4 months now and I’m ready for a change. I have been sucked into the buzz about the ATI bulbs but can’t decide which bulb combination to go with. I’m looking for responses from people who have switched from Gies. to ATI bulbs, how the colors look to them and what they consider good combinations.

Thank you in advance for any help

 

[GlobaLPimP]

Someone must have experience with these bulbs. I would really like to get these ordered today. Please help

 

[GlobaLPimP]

Anyone?

 

[GlobaLPimP]

 

[outlaw60]

I love the ati aquablue specials, I use 2 of these with 2 giessman actinic pluses, a little blue but not overpowering or pastel looking...hth

 

[GlobaLPimP]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9603098#post9603098 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by outlaw60
I love the ati aquablue specials, I use 2 of these with 2 giessman actinic pluses, a little blue but not overpowering or pastel looking...hth

Thanks - what is your bulb order? And do you have any pics?

 

[outlaw60]

actinics on the outside, blue plus in the middle, will try to post a pic tonight

 

[GlobaLPimP]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9605084#post9605084 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by outlaw60
actinics on the outside, blue plus in the middle, will try to post a pic tonight

Great -thanks!

anyone else??? I hear so much "about" these bulbs...there must be others with 4 bulb set-ups.

 

[Doureefa]

I think you should try considering different bulbs from different companies. I too have a tek 4 lamp fixture and I use bulbs from UVL, ATI, and Giesemann. My bulb combination from front to back is UVL aquasun, Giesemann aqua blue, ATI aqua blue +, and lastly UVL super actinics. This IMO gives off a metal halide type illumination. But i'm not sure what kind of illumination you are looking for. Hope this helps

 

[dc_909]

I have another ATI B+ that does not lift with the lid. The other bulbs are UVL SA and UVL day