Opinion from ATI users. Which bulbs?

[Mykesocalreef]

Looking for your opinions on bulb selection. Brand , color and pattern. If you have pics of your setup please attach so I can get the actual visual. I purchased the 8 bulb dimmable fixture. Tank is 30"x60"x12" If you also have any advice on the mounting height above water line it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

 

[gus6464]

4x Blue+
2x Coral+
2x True Actinic

 

[Arron209]

Are you going for a 20k look, or more of a white?

 

[gus6464]

Are you going for a 20k look, or more of a white?

There really isn't a 20k look for ATI T5. Blue+ is not 20K. If you want white look you use same ratio of blue+ with coral+. 2:1 blue+/coral+ is a nice crisp blue that's not overpowering.

 

[Mykesocalreef]

I want the colors to pop. I was thinking about adding a reefbrite led strip in actinic to get more color once the main lighting goes off for the day. If I can get away with that without the led strip that works as well. Im looking to have this setup as a mixed reef.

 

[Arron209]

I'd go with:
5x ati blue+
2x ati coral+
1x ati purple+
This combo will definitely give you a 16-20k look as per ati recommendation. Plenty of pop from the blue+ bulbs.

http://www.atinorthamerica.com/faq.php
Click bulb recommendations

 

[gus6464]

If you want the pop then a reefbrite is the way to go.

 

[Mykesocalreef]

Thank you all for your input. Arron209 do you run this combo? If so what is your growth like and do you have any tank pics? Do you guys have a height that you would recommend?

 

[Arron209]

Thank you all for your input. Arron209 do you run this combo? If so what is your growth like and do you have any tank pics? Do you guys have a height that you would recommend?

No prob. I'm running a 6 bulb fixture but using the ati recommended bulbs. Growth is awesome and colors are great too. I just got a DSLR today so I'm terrible at taking pics, but here's one that I just took.

 

[Salty1962]

Blue+, Purple+ and Coral+

 

[smh254]

A lot smaller than what u have. I have a 4 bulb dimmable fixture 2 blue+ 1 coral+ 1 Aquablue special. Light is 8" from the water. This is on a 40b.

 

[Mykesocalreef]

Great pic! Arron do you have a full tank shot? Thanks again for all the help everyone!

 

[Mykesocalreef]

I went with 5b+ 2c+ and 1 p+. Another question for everyone, what two bulbs would you recommend for channel 1? What are your lighting schedules and percentages? Thanks in advance!

 

[Ewilson]

I have 3 blue+ 2 actinic and 1 purple plus

 

[pdt7361]

I use a 4 bulb fixture with 2 Blue+, 1 Coral+, and 1 Aqua Blue Special.

 

[Bpb]

I use the same combo as Gus. Love it