light bulb options?
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Topic: light bulb options?
Posted By: 1stupidpunk
Subject: light bulb options?
Date Posted: October 14 2012 at 9:03am
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So i just got a 4 bulb aqauticlife t5 fixture and the bulbs that were in it produce to much yellowish light. I want to change them out for something that will produce better light for LPS. I prefer the look of just a bit of blue spectrum but not super blue.... i was thinking of something like.... 1. ATI Coral Plus 2. 420/460nm 3. ATI Aquablue 4. ATI True Actinic Any thoughts or suggestions? |
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Posted By: jmw
Date Posted: October 14 2012 at 11:40am
| I run all ATI Aquablue Special and it's not "super blue" but it does have a nice blue tint. |
Posted By: 1stupidpunk
Date Posted: October 14 2012 at 11:50am
| That sounds great, i like my aquarium to have a hint of blue tint, but the super blue i often see in LFS displays hurts my eyes. |
Posted By: bur01014
Date Posted: October 14 2012 at 1:55pm
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best combo for a 4 bulb fixture is currently: (front to back) - Blue plus, Purple Plus, Coral Plus, Blue Plus Enjoy! This is a 15-18k look that will be sure to pop your reds pinks and purples without making the water look like pepto bismal.
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Posted By: rsay4654
Date Posted: October 14 2012 at 2:32pm
| Sorry to thread jack but does anyone know if ati makes the 36 inch straight or square pin 96 watt bulbs? |
Posted By: Jacknugget
Date Posted: October 14 2012 at 3:17pm
This is the look I want for my tank. What's the best combo for an 8 bulb fixture? ------------- 125 Mixed Reef |
bur01014 wrote:Posted By: seamonkey
Date Posted: October 23 2012 at 9:59am
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In my in 4 bulbs t5ho i run 2 blue plus 1 purple plus and 1 aquablue. If you want to come check it let me know. |