G-Mann actinic's

[bimmerzs]

I am currently running the AquaMaxx 250W 14K SE bulb's along with the (2) 39W Gmann actinics (2) 39W Gmann actinics+ and (2) 24W Fiji Purples. From front to back it's setup actinic, FP, act+ Halide's then act+, FP, act on the back side. I would like more "pop" so, would it be better to swap out all of the actinic's for ATI blue plus to go along with the FP's or what is the best "combination" to go with. I have put a blue+ in before and the color looked visually the same as the G-Mann act+ but not sure if brightness was the same. Thanks in advance for any help.

Cheers,

 

[shawnz28]

ATI blue plus is similar to the Gmann. Maybe consider swapping some UVL Super Actinics for the Actinic Pures you have.

 

[bimmerzs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14865148#post14865148 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by shawnz28
ATI blue plus is similar to the Gmann. Maybe consider swapping some UVL Super Actinics for the Actinic Pures you have.

Would this change result in a noticeable effect in the "pop" or just look different than it does now? Should the UVL's be first then FP' then G-mann act +...... just want to reduce the "experiment" aspect by leaning on you guy's with more experience in this area.

Cheers,

 

[shawnz28]

I like the UVLs alot(I run them with my halides), they are brighter and have more pop than the Gmann Pure but which to me is a dull bulb and at the same time is a different spectrum than the Plus. The Supers are a bit lower par than the Plus but is a lower wavelength, 420 vs 460nm. As far as order of the bulb I personally think that will be a little trial and error to find what you like.

One thing to always remember is lighting and color is very subjective. One persons perfect is another's terrible

 

[bimmerzs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14865366#post14865366 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by shawnz28
I like the UVLs alot(I run them with my halides), they are brighter and have more pop than the Gmann Pure but which to me is a dull bulb and at the same time is a different spectrum than the Plus. The Supers are a bit lower par than the Plus but is a lower wavelength, 420 vs 460nm. As far as order of the bulb I personally think that will be a little trial and error to find what you like.

One thing to always remember is lighting and color is very subjective. One persons perfect is another's terrible

Yeah but......"pop" is "pop" right. :lol:

Cheers,