ATI light bulb set up help

[kylev]

Hello Everyone.
I recently installed my new ATI lights. The bulb set up between the two are the same except one has (2) 50/50 white actinic, and the other has (2) ATI super blues. I am not decided yet on how much I like the bulb set up on the white side, but I do know I love the lights. So would like some input on the three options i'm pondering.

 

[cranberry]

Not #2. IMO

 

[meowzer]

You can use the ATI Aquablue special and/or the AquaScience 15000k
I agree with NOT #2 also

 

[kylev]

Thanks for the input
Meowzer, I like the idea of the 15000K

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kylev http:///forum/thread/381194/ati-light-bulb-set-up-help#post_3319174
Thanks for the input
Meowzer, I like the idea of the 15000K
I know your tank is bigger..LOL....But in my 29G I have 2 ati blue plus, 1 ati aqua blue special. and 1 aquscience 15000K
It'n not too blue, and not white at all.....when I changed from the std whites and actincs to these....i was VERY HAPPY

 

[kylev]

As of now I'm leaning towards your suggestion meowzer if I change from the current setup, maybe changing the two 50/50 whites to a 15000k and a blue special possibly

 

[wangotango]

Have you experimented with some red at all? ATI's new bulb is pretty similar to KZ's "Figi Purple" and makes certain colors pop that wouldn't normally under more white or blue. I personally am a more blue fan. I've got (3) ATI Blue Plus, (1) ATI Procolor, and (1) ATI Aquablue Special or UVL Actinic White (don't remember) on my tank back home.

 

[kylev]

I havnt experimented with red yet, that sounds pretty interesting though.
I'm also thinking about replacing just one of the 50/50 whites with an ATI purple plus

 

[meowzer]

I bought some fiji purples for my 225G...they are amazing, BUT....not long after I started battling some weird algae issues.....I read in various places that it could have been contributed by the fiji bulbs

....I am not 100% convinced it was...BUT I am not 100% convinced it was not....LOL
One thing I read is that it puts out a red spectrum that could assist in the growth of red (like cyano) algaes......
but they are nice

 

[spanko]

Maybe some help here.
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=178954

 

[kylev]

Great thread thanks spanko.
Meowzer, your making me kinda worried to try a little purple even though I kinda want to even more know after looking at the thread spanko posted , the reds just look so nice under them

 

[meowzer]

They are very nice.....just be prepared is all I am saying.....I wasn't

 

[kylev]

Just ordered at New Generation 14000K T5 HO Fluorescent Korallen Zucht and a Purple Plus T5 HO Fluorescent ATI
I'm going to start by removing the two 50/50 bulbs and adding these ones then will play around with it from there. I'll post pics once they arrive