ATI Sunpower 8 Bulb Combo Suggestions

[LAX Noob Reef]

In my 8 bulb I run 2 coral plus and 2 actinics and 4 blue plus.

My two 6 bulb units I run 2 actinic 2 blue plus and a coral plus and a purple plus..
I used to run a purple plus and a GE daylight...

I am going to be trying the new Giesemann lamps...

I just got the new Giese Purple. Compare to ATI P+, its not as pinkish as their P+. Can't wait to get the other ones.

 

[Rob&Gab]

LAX. The new combo we are runnig with the 22k replacement of the inner blue + IMO gives same growth rate as far as I can see. A few things have colored up a bit more with the new combo.

Are you running the setup we have . My picture you had shown?

 

[LAX Noob Reef]

Yea, I'm using ur pic for now. so Replace 2 Blue + with Red sea 22k?

 

[LAX Noob Reef]

Here is a pic of the new fixture

 

[Rob&Gab]

Hey bud, you have sps and only montis? Also that's the 24" fixture correct?

We have the db30g rimless out 8bulb is hanging 10-11" off the water.

To your question. The 2blue+ inner bulbs to 22k

 

[Rob&Gab]

This is 10" picture taken for you just now got out of bed lol.

It's 10" from the water line .

 

[Rob&Gab]

Then right next to it we have the 60g DB TANK

Fixture is hanging 18.5" from the water line to be exact .

 

[Rob&Gab]

The 48" has a reefbright silver version hanging in the front of the tank. Pointed toward the middle(back) hung from 2 wires from the celing cause I did not want to distort the ATI fixture with holes

 

[Rob&Gab]

Also please excuse the studs . Gab got the basement gutted a few years ago due to mold creep . All gone now.

 

[Rob&Gab]

AnywaysLAX how long have. You been using out bulb combo for? Have you seen good growth and color. If so what kind of combo where you usin before this one.?

 

[LAX Noob Reef]

I'm currently using the combo in ur pic. Just got it up yesterday XD. I'm running night cycle with frag tank, so it's off during day time. Yes, it's 24" 8 bulb. I think one of my frag bleached a bit last night. Ran for 4 hours on, off 2 hours, then on 4 hours again.

 

[CoralWealth]

lets get a bump on this thread. i am about to have to change my 8 bulbs ATI, I love the blue look I get when just my reefbrites are on and I want a more pop when all my t5s are on. Right now I have 4 blue plus and 4 coral plus. I was thinking of going to 6 blue plus, 1 purple plus and a coral plus but going through this thread it is making me think I should add in a true actinic.

What do you guys suggest? I really wnat great growth and color.

 

[shred5]

lets get a bump on this thread. i am about to have to change my 8 bulbs ATI, I love the blue look I get when just my reefbrites are on and I want a more pop when all my t5s are on. Right now I have 4 blue plus and 4 coral plus. I was thinking of going to 6 blue plus, 1 purple plus and a coral plus but going through this thread it is making me think I should add in a true actinic.

What do you guys suggest? I really wnat great growth and color.

When I ran t-5 I always run actinic they will provide the pop.
Down side less par and they seem to have a shorter life span.
But par should not be a issue anyway.
Coral plus is a lot of red.

 

[CoralWealth]

When I ran t-5 I always run actinic they will provide the pop.
Down side less par and they seem to have a shorter life span.
But par should not be a issue anyway.
Coral plus is a lot of red.

what combo did you run?

 

[rossco]

I run 5 Blue Plus, 1 Actinic, 1 purple Plus, and 1 Coral Plus. It gives a real nice color and since the PP and CP are on a separate ballast I can turn them off when I want to view it more blue. I also run 1 Reefbrite for a few hours before and after the T5 photoperiod that I can turn on independently for more pop when I want.

 

[CoralWealth]

I run 5 Blue Plus, 1 Actinic, 1 purple Plus, and 1 Coral Plus. It gives a real nice color and since the PP and CP are on a separate ballast I can turn them off when I want to view it more blue. I also run 1 Reefbrite for a few hours before and after the T5 photoperiod that I can turn on independently for more pop when I want.

What do you think about switching out 1 blue plus for another actinic, so 4 blue plus, 2 actnics, 1 purple plus and 1 coral plus. I saw a lot of people that say you need more then one actinic to actually see a different between that and another blue plus. I have 2 reefbrites on my setup but it is still a little too white for my liking.

 

[rossco]

I did run 2 actinics for a while - one each an ATI and a Giesemann. It looked really nice. I replaced one with a blue plus just for the PAR increase.
I would encourage you to try it and see what you think.

 

[ashr]

I am always looking for new bulb combos for my 8 bulb ATI setup as well. Thanks for some new ideas

 

[CoralWealth]

I did run 2 actinics for a while - one each an ATI and a Giesemann. It looked really nice. I replaced one with a blue plus just for the PAR increase.
I would encourage you to try it and see what you think.

Yeah I am going to hopefully within the next two weeks. Did you ever measure the par when you had 2 actinics compared to when you had 1? I have never measured my par but am interested in it

 

[rossco]

I did check the PAR but never wrote it down. I recall an increase, but honestly don't remember how much.