ATI Bulb Color Help

[MillerR.]

Hello, everyone. I have a question about my lighting. I normally run this color combination on my 6 bulbs ATI, 3 Coral Plus and 3 Blue Plus bulbs. I want a bit bluer color so going to put my 8 bulb fixture back on the tank with the same combination as mentioned above. Would adding two ATI True Atenics to complete the combination add more blue to the tank?

Thanks.

 

[FarmerTy]

Swapping out some of the coral+ to blue+ would do it. Actinic I feel is a much needed bulb but it won't add a ton of perceived visual color you can see but will do wonders for your coral colors after a few months cooking under it. You could also add an actinic bar as well if you want it more blue. Reefbrite is pretty popular and I'm a big fan of the SBREEF actinic bar.

 

[MillerR.]

Thank you. I was considering the option of the Actinic t5 with two SBREEF, thank you for validating my amateur conclusion!

Swapping out some of the coral+ to blue+ would do it. Actinic I feel is a much needed bulb but it won't add a ton of perceived visual color you can see but will do wonders for your coral colors after a few months cooking under it. You could also add an actinic bar as well if you want it more blue. Reefbrite is pretty popular and I'm a big fan of the SBREEF actinic bar.

 

[FarmerTy]

Thank you. I was considering the option of the Actinic t5 with two SBREEF, thank you for validating my amateur conclusion!

This is ATXacrofarmer on Marsh by the way Miller. [emoji4]

 

[MillerR.]

Lol I was thinking I knew you but then thought “it’s just the vodka talking!” Lol

This is ATXacrofarmer on Marsh by the way Miller. [emoji4]

 

[FarmerTy]

Lol I was thinking I knew you but then thought “it’s just the vodka talking!” Lol

Oh man! I should have been hanging at your house talking bulb combos instead! Get myself a drink as well.

 

[JMetaxas]

I'm buying new bulbs for my 6 bulb ATI fixture. I'm going with 3 Blue Plus, 2 Coral Plus and one Actinic.

The Actinic and one Blue plus are on one channel, and 2 Blue + and 2 Coral Plus on the other. The first channel starts the day and ends the day.

I'd consider a Reef bright LED strip but it's too expensive for my taste.