Ati sunpower sizing

Ryan Avery · May 16, 2020

Hello friends,

I am looking to get a Ati sunpower for my 36” tank. Would you recommend the 24” or 36” fixture?

newbie2014 · May 16, 2020

You’ll find your answer on Brstv channel on YouTube. They talked about ATI sunpower a few days ago.

jda · May 16, 2020

Get the 36" fixture.

Big E · May 17, 2020

I second get the 36". ATI creates their fixture sizes to match common standard aquarium lengths.

That's why 24-36-48-60"

mfinn · May 17, 2020

Definitely get the 36".
I have a 24" fixture over my 32" tank and it's ok, but could be better.

Ryan Avery · May 17, 2020

Thanks guys. Now my question is 6 or 8 bulb? Will be mostly sps. Also plan on reefbrite xho on the side

dwair · May 17, 2020

If SPS 8 bulb for sure.

Ryan Avery · May 17, 2020

It’s a reefer 250 btw

jda · May 17, 2020

If they tank is 18 inches deep, or less, then 6 is probably OK. If more, then get the 8.

dwair · May 17, 2020

jda said:
If they tank is 18 inches deep, or less, then 6 is probably OK. If more, then get the 8.

Red Sea Reefer 250 is 36x20x21. Took less than a minute to pull that up from google. If you don't know what a Red Sea Reefer 250 is, then don't post on people's thread. I'm sure you didn't mean to come off rude, but you kind of did.

blstravler · May 17, 2020

I run a 48in 6 bulb over my RS 425 (48x22x22) with a reefbrite on the front and have it 7in off the water and grow Acro’s very well. But watch the BRS video - they just did an entire series specifically looking at ATI SunPower configuration for light height, bulb configuration and how many bulbs you need. I think 6 bulbs over a 250 is plenty - might be able to do 4 bulb and hang it a little lower.

blstravler · May 17, 2020

dwair said:
Red Sea Reefer 250 is 36x20x21. Took less than a minute to pull that up from google. If you don't know what a Red Sea Reefer 250 is, then don't post on people's thread. I'm sure you didn't mean to come off rude, but you kind of did.

Hahahah I can’t wait for a response to this.

dwair · May 17, 2020

blstravler said:
Hahahah I can’t wait for a response to this.

Why's that? lol

X-37B · May 17, 2020

36" I have a 6 bulb but my tank is 36x"24"x12".
A 6 bulb unit is a little over 13" wide and would be perfect imo.

Ryan Avery · May 17, 2020

Thanks for the help. I’m gunna go with the 6. Especially since I’m going to add a xho. Thanks @dwair I would have gotten myself into trouble responding to the in unnecessary rude guy

dwair · May 17, 2020

Ryan Avery said:
Thanks for the help. I’m gunna go with the 6. Especially since I’m going to add a xho. Thanks @dwair I would have gotten myself into trouble responding to the in unnecessary rude guy

No worries bud! 6 bulb is a good choice with the XHO strips!!! As far as the rude guy, just ignore them bud. This community on R2R is amazing, just got a few that can be abit touchy on forums.

blstravler · May 17, 2020

dwair said:
Why's that? lol

Ryan Avery said:
Thanks for the help. I’m gunna go with the 6. Especially since I’m going to add a xho. Thanks @dwair I would have gotten myself into trouble responding to the in unnecessary rude guy

@jda Has got to be one of the most knowledgeable people on R2R - he was asking a valid question - that was all. lol - have some patience.

X-37B · May 17, 2020

blstravler said:
@jda Has got to be one of the most knowledgeable people on R2R - he was asking a valid question - that was all. lol - have some patience.

Yep. And if you ever want to know how to setup a carx he is "The Man"
Lol

jda · May 17, 2020

Call me rude if you want... and yes, I was being rude and cheeky on purpose. You will get a fraction of the help that you need on this board, and in life, if you want everybody else to do the work for you. Help people help you and you will get farther. Saying that you have a brand model something-or-other is as dumb as posting to ask which bulbs to put into that ATI without telling people what you want to keep under it or the "look" that you like.