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[Brandonsegula]

Right now I have all ati 54 watt bulbs

1 coral plus
2 blue plus
1 actinic

Is this a good variety?

 

[120reefkeeper]

ATI's recommendations.

 

[bblumberg]

If you like the colors and your corals are growing, then it is good.

Bruce

 

[Brandonsegula]

Thanks guys I'm just confused on why the actinic bulb isn't recommended

 

[esolo16]

I am running 3 blue+ and 1 coral+. I started with 2 blue+ and 2 coral+ but really did not like the look. I believe I read the blue+ gets better par than the actinic if that matters to you.

 

[Brandonsegula]

I am running 3 blue+ and 1 coral+. I started with 2 blue+ and 2 coral+ but really did not like the look. I believe I read the blue+ gets better par than the actinic if that matters to you.

I'm just looking for the best coral growth.

 

[120reefkeeper]

 

[esolo16]

What kind of coral and what sized tank/light? I have heard people say the best growth happens at kelvin in the 14k range and better color in the higher 18k-20k range. But that does depend on your coral getting the right amount of light/par to begin with.

 

[Brandonsegula]

What kind of coral and what sized tank/light? I have heard people say the best growth happens at kelvin in the 14k range and better color in the higher 18k-20k range. But that does depend on your coral getting the right amount of light/par to begin with.

I have a quad coral life light and I have sps, lps and soft corals in the Aqurium right now.

 

[esolo16]

I think your current bulb selection is going to do fine, especially if you like the look of it. Depending on the size of your tank, your sps may be limited on where you could place them. The video 120reefkeeper posted is a great guide if you want to switch up your colors.

 

[Brandonsegula]

I think your current bulb selection is going to do fine, especially if you like the look of it. Depending on the size of your tank, your sps may be limited on where you could place them. The video 120reefkeeper posted is a great guide if you want to switch up your colors.

Awesome thank you. I'm gonna check the video out shortly.

 

[Esage]

Right now I have all ati 54 watt bulbs

1 coral plus
2 blue plus
1 actinic

Is this a good variety?

Thats the lamp combo I used. I liked it, although I thought about going 3 blue+ and 1 coral+

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Right now I have all ati 54 watt bulbs

1 coral plus
2 blue plus
1 actinic

Is this a good variety?

yes.