Switch from LEDs to ATI T5

[Red Sea reefer]

Hello every one , so I was always wanna give the ATI T5 try I have 190 gallon display tank and i far as I understand from T5s I am planning to go with :

2 x 54 watts actinic
4x 54 watts purple plus
4 x 54 watts coral plus

So what you guys think is that will be ok ??
What combination you guys know please let me know
I really need help with that before I make a mistake buying the wrong T5 s

 

[Xxero]

Love my T5's! :bigeyes:

https://youtu.be/6OSS_PoUX6o

 

[Red Sea reefer]

Thanks already so that video
Can you please tell me which combination you use ??

Thanks again

 

[Mark9]

Swap out some purple+ for some blue+.
Check out ati's site for recommended combinations.

 

[Mark426]

Swap out some purple+ for some blue+.
Check out ati's site for recommended combinations.

Agreed..1 purple + is enough. Take a look at the link Mark9 suggested and you can spend some time here:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2096816

 

[Red Sea reefer]

Thanks guys already check

So I think I will go

5 blue +
4 coral +
1 purple +
1 actinic

What you guys think ???

 

[Logzor]

I would swap:

1 coral+ for 1 blue+
1 coral+ for 1 actinic

You basically have a 50/50 setup of white to blue with your planned bulb combo. I personally think it's going to be too white. Depends on your own personally preferences. At the very least buy a few extra blue bulbs so you can refine the look.

I'm a huge fan of running lots of actinic. In my seven bulb fixture I run 4 actinic, 1 coral+, 2 blue+. Then I have two reefbrite XHO blue strips.

 

[BIGCYCS805]

Less coral plus bulbs add more blue + coral+ bulbs are nice but too many mixed with a purple+ and your tanks going to be pink i would do
Blue+
Actinic
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+
Actinic
Coral+
Blue+
The actinic bulbs you wont really be able to see

 

[Red Sea reefer]

I would swap:

1 coral+ for 1 blue+
1 coral+ for 1 actinic

You basically have a 50/50 setup of white to blue with your planned bulb combo. I personally think it's going to be too white. Depends on your own personally preferences. At the very least buy a few extra blue bulbs so you can refine the look.

I'm a huge fan of running lots of actinic. In my seven bulb fixture I run 4 actinic, 1 coral+, 2 blue+. Then I have two reefbrite XHO blue strips.

So you mean

6 blue +
2 coral +
2 actinic
1 purple +

Is that what you mean ??

 

[Mark9]

Looks better, but really, go to ati's site, they explain every bulb type and have suggested combinations.

 

[Red Sea reefer]

Less coral plus bulbs add more blue + coral+ bulbs are nice but too many mixed with a purple+ and your tanks going to be pink i would do
Blue+
Actinic
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+
Actinic
Coral+
Blue+
The actinic bulbs you wont really be able to see

So
5 blue +
3 coral +
2 actinic

What about purple + do I need to run on
Or just go with another actinic bulb ??
Cause I think I will go with 11 bulb

 

[Red Sea reefer]

Looks better, but really, go to ati's site, they explain every bulb type and have suggested combinations.

Already did and I get that combination from them

Thanks man

If it was you what would you run if you have 11 bulb ??

 

[Mark9]

I have 6 bulbs.
Can't quite remember, but I think 4 blue+, 1 coral plus and an actinic.
If I'm wrong, will correct after I check tonight.
Definitely blue heavy though.
Here's what my tank looks like with those bulbs.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24069223&postcount=53

 

[Red Sea reefer]

I have 6 bulbs.
Can't quite remember, but I think 4 blue+, 1 coral plus and an actinic.
If I'm wrong, will correct after I check tonight.
Definitely blue heavy though.
Here's what my tank looks like with those bulbs.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24069223&postcount=53

Ok thanks a lot nice tank good luck with that

 

[Red Sea reefer]

Hmmm I think I can make them 12 bulb in this way

6 blue plus
3 actinic
2 coral plus
1 purple plus

Is that good now I mean I don't wanna my tank to look white

 

[Red Sea reefer]

I have 6 bulbs.
Can't quite remember, but I think 4 blue+, 1 coral plus and an actinic.
If I'm wrong, will correct after I check tonight.
Definitely blue heavy though.
Here's what my tank looks like with those bulbs.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24069223&postcount=53

I just checked the pic your tank is awesome good luck with that

 

[Mark9]

Hmmm I think I can make them 12 bulb in this way

6 blue plus
3 actinic
2 coral plus
1 purple plus

Is that good now I mean I don't wanna my tank to look white

Maybe switch an actinic for a blue+?
But in the end, it comes down to your eyes.
When i bought new bulbs a couple months ago, I bought extra bulbs so I could try different combination.
Didn't really like the look of the aquablue special, and the purple+ was a bit white, I think.
Been a couple months though, so I kind of forget.
I tried at least 4 combinations.
My tank was way too white before.

 

[Xxero]

Mine's only a 4 bulb over a 40b, but I run:

Blue +
Purple +
Coral +
Blue +

It's fine for now, but I would like to have more PoP! with the fluorescence. All of the inhabitants are thriving though, so no complaints.

 

[Xxero]

Side shot:

 

[BIGCYCS805]

Hmmm I think I can make them 12 bulb in this way

6 blue plus
3 actinic
2 coral plus
1 purple plus

Is that good now I mean I don't wanna my tank to look white

I think this one will look slick thats a bunch of t5s whats the dimensions of the tank I would buy an extra blue + bulb to switch out in case you don't like that many actinic