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Re: Nova Extreme Pro Bulb Choice & Priorities

Re: Nova Extreme Pro Bulb Choice & Priorities

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ATI Blue Plus
Current 10K
UVL Super Actinic
ATI Aquabue
ATI Blue Plus
Current 10K
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Grim,

Of these that you recommend, which is most similar to my stock Current 460s if I cannot afford to switch them all out right away?

Thanks a bunch man!
We sure do keep you busy.

FFoD
tmadonia
 
Grim, I currently have a 4 x 54 SLR retrofit in my 60 gallon reef with the following bulbs as your suggested.

- ATI Pro Color
- ATI Blue Plus
- ATI Aquablue
- UVL Super Actinic

I really like the look of it but I recently bought an extra 2 x 54 for a total of 6 x 54 and since 3 of the 4 bulbs are kind of old already, I was wondering if you think I should replace them with something better.

The new bulbs that I got are:

- UVL AquaSun
- ATI Blue Plus
- ATI Pro Color

And I can either get the same 3 that I currently have or get something different.

What do you think?
 
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Grim,

I am trying to decide between the ATI 4x24 or the TEK 4x24.
Tank 30G 24x18x17
I am only keeping softies and a very few LPS.

My concern...
Love the ATI...but...will the ATI be TOO MUCH light for this type tank?
or
Just go with the TEK with the lower PAR so I can still have 4 lamps?

I dont want the ATI 2x24 due to limited lamp configs and mixes.

Thanks and happy reefing,
Mark
 
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Grim,
I currently have a Tx5 fixture and have been using it to keep SPS. I have the following bulb setup:

ATI Blue Plus
UV Super Actinic
ATI Aquablue Special
UV Aquasun
ATI Blueplus

The tank is a bit more blue then I like, and I had read that adding some red to the tank would help "pop" colors. I was wondering what you would recommend since I should be replacing my bulbs this month.
 
Hey Grim,
I am running the 6 foot Aquatinics 14 bulb setup.

Currently I am using this bulb configuration:

Blue Plus
UVL Super Actinic
UVL Aquasun
Blue Plus
GE 6500K Daylight
Blue Plus

It is about time to change out bulbs.
I was wondering if there were any new recommendations since the past year.
When I bought my bulbs there were no bulbs available from Korallen-zucht, Giessman or Aqua Science.

I run a zo-shroom tank and would like a bit more blue for flourescent properties but not over kill.

Thanks,
Sean
 
Sean... I run the same fixture... aren't you running it with the 7 bulbs side by side... you only listed 6.

Also, I started off with the GE 6500K bulb and did not like it at all... I actually had things start to bleach. How do you like the aquasun bulb? Do you have a pic of your tank?
 
I was reading the prior post and there is a lot of mentioning that if you want a more blue look to buy 2 of the Aqua Blue and 2 Blue Plus which one is it on the reefgeek site? THere seems to be more than one?? BTW I have a 48" 4 bulb 54w Nova Extreme
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12168285#post12168285 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by michellejy
Oops. I started a new thread and then realized this is probably the place to ask.

I am completely new to reef aquariums (had FOWLR before), so I'm trying to do some lighting research before I buy.

At the moment, I am planning on starting with soft corals, but I'd also like a bit of flexibility in case I want to try LPS or SPS later on.

Does anyone have experience with the Nova Extreme Pro T5?

I have a 120 gal tank.

Thanks.
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That would be fine for softies and most LPS, even SPS up on the top of the rocks
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12168329#post12168329 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gsechen
Hey Grim,

what bulbs would you recommend for a mainly zoa and some sps tank? My lighting is cadlights without individual reflectors. A total of SIX bulbs that are 24 watts each and about 24 inches across thanks. I'm looking for a balance of color and optimal growht. I'm a total noob to t5 lighting and would like to start off right. thanks for you time and reponse.

jesse
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ATI Blue Plus
UVL Super Actinic
UVL Aquasun
ATI Blue Plus
UVL 75/25
ATI Blue Plus
 
Re: Re: Nova Extreme Pro Bulb Choice & Priorities

Re: Re: Nova Extreme Pro Bulb Choice & Priorities

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12168631#post12168631 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tmadonia
Front
ATI Blue Plus
Current 10K
UVL Super Actinic
ATI Aquabue
ATI Blue Plus
Current 10K
-------------------------

Grim,

Of these that you recommend, which is most similar to my stock Current 460s if I cannot afford to switch them all out right away?

Thanks a bunch man!
We sure do keep you busy.

FFoD
tmadonia
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The Blue Pluses. Adding those in place of the 460's will give you a big boost.
 
Add in a Aquasun and a Blue Plus. I might be tempted to add another blue Plus in place of the aquablue too.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12168682#post12168682 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by carlos_fb
Grim, I currently have a 4 x 54 SLR retrofit in my 60 gallon reef with the following bulbs as your suggested.

- ATI Pro Color
- ATI Blue Plus
- ATI Aquablue
- UVL Super Actinic

I really like the look of it but I recently bought an extra 2 x 54 for a total of 6 x 54 and since 3 of the 4 bulbs are kind of old already, I was wondering if you think I should replace them with something better.

The new bulbs that I got are:

- UVL AquaSun
- ATI Blue Plus
- ATI Pro Color

And I can either get the same 3 that I currently have or get something different.

What do you think?
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If you really like the ATI just keep it up off the tank a ways.

DO this for lamps
Blue Plus
UVL Super Actinic
ATI Pro Color
ATI Blue Plus

That shouldn't be high enough PAR to cause any problems.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12171843#post12171843 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mark426
Grim,

I am trying to decide between the ATI 4x24 or the TEK 4x24.
Tank 30G 24x18x17
I am only keeping softies and a very few LPS.

My concern...
Love the ATI...but...will the ATI be TOO MUCH light for this type tank?
or
Just go with the TEK with the lower PAR so I can still have 4 lamps?

I dont want the ATI 2x24 due to limited lamp configs and mixes.

Thanks and happy reefing,
Mark
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Blue Plus
UVL Super Actinic
ATI Pro Color
Blue Plus
GE 6500K

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12171846#post12171846 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bipolarbear
Grim,
I currently have a Tx5 fixture and have been using it to keep SPS. I have the following bulb setup:

ATI Blue Plus
UV Super Actinic
ATI Aquablue Special
UV Aquasun
ATI Blueplus

The tank is a bit more blue then I like, and I had read that adding some red to the tank would help "pop" colors. I was wondering what you would recommend since I should be replacing my bulbs this month.
Click to expand...
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12172659#post12172659 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SeanT
Hey Grim,
I am running the 6 foot Aquatinics 14 bulb setup.

Currently I am using this bulb configuration:

Blue Plus
UVL Super Actinic
UVL Aquasun
Blue Plus
GE 6500K Daylight
Blue Plus

It is about time to change out bulbs.
I was wondering if there were any new recommendations since the past year.
When I bought my bulbs there were no bulbs available from Korallen-zucht, Giessman or Aqua Science.

I run a zo-shroom tank and would like a bit more blue for flourescent properties but not over kill.

Thanks,
Sean
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Add a UVL 75/25 where you have the GE lamp. It will give you a scad more blue and bump up the actinic output.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12174929#post12174929 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by st9z
I was reading the prior post and there is a lot of mentioning that if you want a more blue look to buy 2 of the Aqua Blue and 2 Blue Plus which one is it on the reefgeek site? THere seems to be more than one?? BTW I have a 48" 4 bulb 54w Nova Extreme
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Aquablue lamps are pretty much white. Blue Plus are blue.
 
Appreciate it.

So the Korallen-zucht, Giessman or Aqua Science bulbs don't bring anything new or better to the party?
 
Not for my money. The Giesemann are fine out of the box but I've had a lot of people say they like the color of the ATI better or the lamps dont last as long.
 
Grim I need your help. I was going to go with 8x54 SLR T5 retro for my 120 gl. I was able to get a brand new 4x54 VHO SLR retro on IC660 that I couldn't pass up that came with 2 Giesemann Midday, and 2 Giesemann Actinic. I now plan on getting 4x54 HO SLR.
What bulbs should I get for the HO SLR? I'm looking for a 14-15k look. If I have to buy extra bulbs to replace the Giesemann bulbs that fine.
What 4 bulbs should be on the IC660, and what 4 on the regular HO ballast? Do you think this is too much light for SPS, and LPS on the bottom? Is it also ture that the IC660 changes the color/spectrum of the bulbs(blue bulbs looking almost whitish)? Sorry for all the questions, I just wanted to make sure that I'm going in the right direction with my light setup. Thanks for your help.
 
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