That setup looks real nice Nanz, I was reading that someone (Fiji) had the 2 procolor bulb setup, but found that in the 3:1 ratio of other bulbs to Procolor some of the corals turned purple instead of staying blue for some reason after a couple months. How long have you had yours?
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thanks for the advice, Grim. One more question if you don't mind...
When I bought this 5 light fixture for the 65g, I really didn't have intentions on growing SPS in the tank. Well, now they are really catching my eye and I woudl like to provide the best lighting in a t5 fixture. My question is, would it be of significant benefit to the corals to upgrade to a 6 light fixture? I read your website and understand that I don't want to downgrade the quality from where I am now (Aquactinics), so I will either stick with them or go to a higher end.
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When I bought this 5 light fixture for the 65g, I really didn't have intentions on growing SPS in the tank. Well, now they are really catching my eye and I woudl like to provide the best lighting in a t5 fixture. My question is, would it be of significant benefit to the corals to upgrade to a 6 light fixture? I read your website and understand that I don't want to downgrade the quality from where I am now (Aquactinics), so I will either stick with them or go to a higher end.
Thanks for the service you provide here - it is appreciated
greenidguy
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im not sure if an ati 24'' 6 bulb powermodule woule be enough light for a 30'' cube. i plan to keep mostly sps, but may have other things in there. would the powermodule suffice??
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rtparty
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14044182#post14044182 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by snaza
I just updated my lighting combo a bit if anyone is interested in how this looks. I've tried almost every combo with 7 bulbs and this is what i liked the best. Very nice crisp 14k blueish look which brings out red and pink nicely
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Ati - Blue plus
Ati - Aqua blue
Ati - Blue plus
Kz - Fiji purple
Ati - Blue plus
Ati - Aqua blue
Ati - Blue plus
Snaza,
What happened to the pink stylo you had next to the green candy cane? It looks like it has turned purple?
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14054492#post14054492 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cykenp
Hi Grim,
Your advice is great and would love to have you opinion on what combo I should run with my 36" Nova Extreme Pro over my 46 gal bowfront. I have softies, zoos, couple clams, LPS, and SPS along the top. Currently running stock lights and noticing the SPS looking duller than when I first got them. I'm looking for better SPS growth with colors popping overall.
What do you think of this?
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ATI Blue Plus
UVL Super Actinic or ATI Blue Special
ATI Pro Color
ATI Blue Plus
GE 6500K Daylight
ATI Blue Plus
Not sure whether to use Pro Color, Aquasun, or Fiji Purple
But would this combo mix well or does it lean more towards a blue look. I would prefer a brighter/warmer look with blue popping rather than a general blue glow. Or something similar to Phoenix 14k bulbs mixed with T5 look. Open to any brand/model suggestion. Thanks!
I am not sure about the positions of the lamps but either mix would be fine. If you use the actinic use it on the same circuit as two Blue Pluses so it will be a nice dusk/dawn.
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Probably 4 Blue Plus, a couple aquabues and a GE Daylight or Giesemann Midday. AB's in the 2 & 6th and GE in the center.
Very bright Blue look.
CeeGee
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Grim,
I ended up going with this combo after your recommendation and speaking to greg at reefgeek.
1 UVL aqua sun
1 ATI True Actinic
1 ATI Aquablue Special
3 ATI Blue Plus
How would you arrange these? I am going to try to get them going tonight if possible. The new tank is almost full of water :bounce1:
Thanks,
C.G.
I ended up going with this combo after your recommendation and speaking to greg at reefgeek.
1 UVL aqua sun
1 ATI True Actinic
1 ATI Aquablue Special
3 ATI Blue Plus
How would you arrange these? I am going to try to get them going tonight if possible. The new tank is almost full of water :bounce1:
Thanks,
C.G.
jjoos99
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go with the 60 in. bulbs if you can fit them. Your correct that there is a limited # of bulbs in 60in but you will find you can get pretty much any spectrum of bulb you wish just maybe not the manufacturer that you want it in. Reefgeek.com has a great selection and top notch service.
Jeff
CeeCee..pics if you get it up tonight..please
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Yep. UVL doesn't make 60" lamps. They are also more expensive to have shipped. I run 48's on my 60" tank sitting right on the frame of the tank and it lights it pretty good to the ends aesthetically.
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Go with what you have until you find yourself being unsatisfied with the results. I've seen clams on the sandbed (Dursas) in a 24" tall tank under a 4 lamp Tek T5 which doesn't have the output your rig does.
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14055121#post14055121 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Nanz
Here are some pics of my 75 gallon reef with the following bulbs
Blue+
AquaBlue Special
Procolor
AquaBlue Special
Procolor
Blue+
Puuuuuuurrrrrdy!
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4x39 watt PM. Did 302 under the same conditions roughly
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I'd maybe do 8 lamps but you should be fine as long as the corals are under the lights.
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Blue Plus
Aquasun
Actinic
Aquablue
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Durrr, didn't notice the 3 in front of the blue plus
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ATI Blue Plus
Actinic
Aquasun
Blue Plus
Aquablue
Blue Plus
harleyreefer
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Well, I just ot a good look at ATI fixtures, and I really like the look. They are about twice as expensive as the TEK, but as a one time expence, perhaps it would be the way to go for me. I am looking at a pair of the 36" x 10 bulbs for my 84" tank... Would this be enough light to reach the bottom of my 24" deep tank? will the two of these light 84" of tank all the way across?
With the 2 cords each, one controling 2 bulbs, and one cord controling the other 8, is there a bulb recomendation to replace the pair of 400wMH, (10,00k), and the pair of super atenics now running on the tank? It seems I could turn on the 2 bulbs on one fixture, then the 2 on the other, then the next 8, and finally the last 8. Reverce at night when its time to shut down. Might look pretty neat when the timers get set right.
Sort of at a loss for the bulbs thouh. With 20 bulbs total, at better than 20 bucks a pop, it could be pretty expensive to change my mind later.
With the 2 cords each, one controling 2 bulbs, and one cord controling the other 8, is there a bulb recomendation to replace the pair of 400wMH, (10,00k), and the pair of super atenics now running on the tank? It seems I could turn on the 2 bulbs on one fixture, then the 2 on the other, then the next 8, and finally the last 8. Reverce at night when its time to shut down. Might look pretty neat when the timers get set right.
Sort of at a loss for the bulbs thouh. With 20 bulbs total, at better than 20 bucks a pop, it could be pretty expensive to change my mind later.
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