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[bluwinghawk]

hi again,this is my goal to srtip down my 55g and transfer rock, sand and the few inhabitants in there to the new 65
my tank is going to be in the wall the space up top is min i found a lite that will fit it, it will have 4 54w bulbs ho t5 what ratio would you recomend 1 actinic or 2, 1 daylite
and 1 purple any suggestions are welcome ps planing for reef min. fish possiably clams

 

[gar732]

IMO ATI bulbs are the best, they are what work for me and I love the color I get from them. What I run on my tank and what I recommend is 2 blue+, 1 aquablue special, and 1 purple+. For me this give a good amount of blue with out being too blue.

 

[btkrausen]

Thats the exact setup I have on my T5 fixture downstairs (although I'm selling it this week). Gives a great color with that combination.

 

[mfdrookie516]

I have two aquablue special, one blue+, and one purple+ on mine. It's not nearly as blue as a lot of other tanks I see, which is good for me. I don't like the real blue tanks. I guess it's all in what you like. I've yet to find any data that says more blue is better, but if there is, I'd probably swap one of the aquablue specials out.

 

[btkrausen]

I have two aquablue special, one blue+, and one purple+ on mine. It's not nearly as blue as a lot of other tanks I see, which is good for me. I don't like the real blue tanks. I guess it's all in what you like. I've yet to find any data that says more blue is better, but if there is, I'd probably swap one of the aquablue specials out.

Blue is all for looks and to bring out coral coloration.

 

[bluwinghawk]

are they enough for clams

 

[btkrausen]

are they enough for clams

Should be fine granted the tank is super deep.

 

[bluwinghawk]

tank size 48x18x17 tall

 

[amonchak]

I have a standard 55 gal and I Just switched to all ATI 54W.

Front
Blue+
Purple+
Blue+
Blue+
BACK

IT is a 20K look and I just love how it pops the chalices and zoas. Most of the sps look great too.

Look at this website here .
Grim Reefer from "the other site" put it together.

 

[bluwinghawk]

ty and thanks to grimm alot has change i see well going to sleep on this lol

 

[MBG75]

ATI blue+ put out as much par as most white bulbs.

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[findad]

IMO ATI bulbs are the best, they are what work for me and I love the color I get from them. What I run on my tank and what I recommend is 2 blue+, 1 aquablue special, and 1 purple+. For me this give a good amount of blue with out being too blue.

That is the same combination I run (only x 2 in an 8 bub fixture) I love it

 

[bluwinghawk]

thanks for the pic finn and every1 for the help just confirmed my new tank pick up this sat. have to make a plan to transfer everything from old to new got to get some bins
put rock in one , sand should i put that in one too? or a plastic bag? cant use new tank for a week to cure have two canerster filters on stand by.
going to strip everything and water proof cabinet and platform and setup sump with new plumbing any suggestions are welcome