Calling all ATI T5 users

[enzo]

I'm not sure if this exists or if there is a ATI club (I did do a search first and had no luck). I'm about to change out my ATI t5 bulbs in a couple of month and I would to see different lighting combinations. I have seen the YouTube videos of the different t5 bulbs, although it's very impressive of a close up to corals using different t5 bulbs, it doesn't give me a visual of the whole tank. What I have is a 6 bulb all ATI, from front to back: purple+, blue+, aqua blue special, blue+, coral+, and blue+. I bought this setup only 4 months old, I don't know any light combinations other than what I have. I would like to see what the ATI community has, if you can post a picture of your tank with the bulb combination this would help my next purchase of bulbs. I think at the end (there may not be an end lol) this will help a lot of people who are looking for something different. Thanks

 

[Sabellafella]

4 blue+ 1 coral+ 1 purple+ and a reefbrite strip

 

[enzo]

Thanks for the visual this helps a lot.

 

[enzo]

This is what I have for now.

 

[Sabellafella]

This is what I have for now.

The bulb combo you have is outstanding! Personally i never really tinker with my combo, but i would switch the aquablue special out for a coral plus. Theres something about the coral+ bulb that makes everything look nice and detailed

 

[JMLewis]

4 blue+ 1 coral+ 1 purple+ and a reefbrite strip

+1 exactly my combo down to the reefbrite!

 

[Tori]

1 AB special bulb, 1 Purple + bulb and 3 TrueLumen 10" Actinic strips.

 

[enzo]

The bulb combo you have is outstanding! Personally i never really tinker with my combo, but i would switch the aquablue special out for a coral plus. Theres something about the coral+ bulb that makes everything look nice and detailed

Thanks, I will keep that in mind I didn't know that the coral+ makes colors pop, I like the light combo but it feels like theres something missing and maybe thats it.

 

[kschweer]

4 blue+ 1 coral+ 1 purple+ and a reefbrite strip

I run exactly the same

 

[kschweer]

I agree with @Sabellafella ditch the aquablue special especially in a 6 bulb combo. I think you will be happy with the coral+.

 

[ifarmer]

ATI Sunpower 8x24w.
2 coral+
2 actinitic+
1 purple+
3 blue+


Light on the 93g cube

The same light was on my 55g tank

 

[enzo]

ATI Sunpower 8x24w.
2 coral+
2 actinitic+
1 purple+
3 blue+


Light on the 93g cube

The same light was on my 55g tank

Nice thanks

 

[enzo]

1 AB special bulb, 1 Purple + bulb and 3 TrueLumen 10" Actinic strips.

Nice growth

 

[enzo]

I run exactly the same

what are your dimensions ?

 

[nervousmonkey]

I run the same exact set up as ifarmer does, with the addition of two reefbrite blue XHO's. I love the color that this combo gives. Agree with everyone else to get rid of the aquablue special and add a coral+, and maybe exchange a blue+ for an actinic if you like having some additional color, or add a reefbrite strip for awesome coral pop. If it were me, I'd just change the AB for a coral+ and add the RB strip.

 

[Sabellafella]

Thanks, I will keep that in mind I didn't know that the coral+ makes colors pop, I like the light combo but it feels like theres something missing and maybe thats it.

The coral plus (dont quote me) is heavy on the green and red? Anyway those colors bring out the details in the coral, ontop of blue/actinic bulbs makes quick work for eye candy!

 

[Be102]

Looking to purchase either a combo of either
2 blue+ , coral + and true actinic or either 3 blue + and a coral + if anyone has this or a similar combo. Also looking to add some sort of led strip.

 

[kschweer]

what are your dimensions ?

Tank is a 57 rimless. 36x18x20

 

[kschweer]

Looking to purchase either a combo of either
2 blue+ , coral + and true actinic or either 3 blue + and a coral + if anyone has this or a similar combo. Also looking to add some sort of led strip.

I think I would go with 3 blue+ and a coral+ personally. As far as an led strip goes I would reccomend reefbrite. I really like mine.

 

[B-ridge]

Hope you don't mind I'm following also. I need to get bulbs for my 60 inch 8x80. Looking for which bulbs to get and in what configuration?
I'm going with the sbreeflights LED strips. One on each side of ati. The actinics not the 50/50