Lighting for ATI Fixture Bulb Selection

[asl4me76]

Ok, so I am getting a new ATI Light Fixture for the new tank. I talked to Greg at Reefgeek on bulb selection, he recommended two light set ups. So, I thought I'd ask you fellow folks and see what you guys would recommend.


This will give you a nice crisp color with a touch of blue and produce good coral "œpop" and good color definition.

3-ATI Blue Plus
1-ATI 12000K Aquablue
1-GE 6500K Daylight
1-UV Lighting 75-25.

OR

If your one for a bluer look than I would recommend:

4-ATI Blue Plus
1-ATI 12000K Aquablue
1-UV Lighting Actinic White

This will also give you good coral "œpop" and good color definition, but it will be a bit on the bluer side (not overly blue).

Thanks!

 

[Mr. Thingdoer]

I just switched to option "b".

I love the way it looks, but I also like the 20K Radium look.
If you like the 20K look, then you'll love that combo.

 

[asl4me76]

I've never done T5's before, which is why I'm asking

 

[Mr. Thingdoer]

Option B looks similar to a 20K Radium Halide

Option A will be more of a 14K, I assume

 

[larryfl1]

do you have any photos of how it looks?

 

[asl4me76]

NO, I haven't purchased the lighting system yet. I just wasn't sure of the lighting that I wanted to go with.

 

[Mr. Thingdoer]

Option "b"

 

[asl4me76]

This is the combo that you are using? I like the pop for sure. I haven't seen any photos of the other combination.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15583106#post15583106 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mr. Thingdoer
Option "b"

 

[Mr. Thingdoer]

That is the combo I use

 

[asl4me76]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15589197#post15589197 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mr. Thingdoer
That is the combo I use

I'm loving the color that you're getting from the lighting. It definitely lets everything pop.

Do you have them set for morning and dusk?

 

[corbett_n]

I use option B, the Aquablue was whiter than I thought. I really like it though.

 

[asl4me76]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15590040#post15590040 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by corbett_n
I use option B, the Aquablue was whiter than I thought. I really like it though.

Sweet, care to post a photo of your tank??? I'd love to see it