Calling all ATI bulb experts!!!!

[ddiver]

I've got a 10 bulb Powermodule and have been trying to figure out which combo is best and it's starting to frustrate me a little.Currently i run 2 250w Radiums with actinic supplements and like the look but with this fixture i want more of a 14k look.

So bulb 3 and 8 are on its on plug and the other 8 bulbs is on the other plug...my question is should i put Blue+ on 3 and 8 for dawn/dusk and use the other 8 for daytime lighting or the other way around...

I also want a purple bulb in there.The tank is 36" front to back , so i don't know if one purple will suffice...

lmk what combos you guys think is best...any input will be greatly appreciated..

 

[ddiver]

Anybody?

 

[kschweer]

Check out this article. It was very helpful for me when I was choosing my bulb combo. http://home.comcast.net/~stevelarse...s/&PHPSESSID=947114d83ebd43d27855241857aa7f39
In my 6 bulb fixture I run (front to back):
Ati blue+
Ati blue+
Ati aquablue special
KZ Fiji pink
Ati blue+
Ati blue+

Here's my tank when it was running

 

[k2parkstar]

Here's a link to the ATI North America website FAQ's. There is a question on bulb combos and they give their recommendations based on what color spectrum you are hoping to achieve. I found it helpful when I made my choices.

http://www.atinorthamerica.com/faq.php

 

[kv69]

ddiver-
I run 8 ati's 4 blue+ to power up, then i run 2 aquablue's a purple and another blue+ till 4 and power down with the 4 blue+, I would add one more blue+ and a purple and you should be good to go.

Pick of mine with all 8 running.

 

[sportzfish]

I think 5 blue +, 1 purple +, and 4 coral + would get you where you want. The coral + bulbs are pretty bright and sort of more than balance out the blue +.
I have an 8 bulb sunpower and I used 1 purple +, 1 coral + and the rest blue +, although it is more on the blue side, the coral + really sticks out.

 

[ddiver]

I think that shoul get me going in the right direction...Thanks everyone!!

 

[RavePartyReef]

I think that shoul get me going in the right direction...Thanks everyone!!

Let us know when you decide, and a pic if possible

 

[RavePartyReef]

ddiver-
I run 8 ati's 4 blue+ to power up, then i run 2 aquablue's a purple and another blue+ till 4 and power down with the 4 blue+, I would add one more blue+ and a purple and you should be good to go.

Pick of mine with all 8 running.

Great scape! Nice, clean tank

 

[epleeds]

Billy,

I would put 2 Fiji Purples in the fixture. I would buy the following bulbs. 5 Blue +, 4 Aquablue Special, 2 Fiji or purple plus, and 2 coral plus. That way you can mix the bulbs to see what combo you like the best. Then the ones you don't use, you can put them in when its time for replacement.