|
|
|
06/25/2012, 11:44 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 103
|
Best Bulb Combo for SPS colour
So in the process of setting up a frag tank that will be used like a display.
The tank will be 60cm X 60cm X 30cm and I'll be using a ATI sunpower 6 X 24 Watt to illuminate it. My dilemma is getting the colour I want out of the light. I'm not extremely fussed about fast growth, more for a spectacular colour shown by corals, is there a certain tube combo I can use to achieve this? Thanks (by the way I am using KZ tubes at the moment and love them but I don't mind some ATi tubes) Charlie |
|
|
|
06/25/2012, 11:50 PM
|
#2 |
|
Registered Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posts: 232
|
Oh yet another one of these threads! Again, its all about preference!
I use this combo on my fixture: Blue+ Fiji Blue+ Blue+ Fiji Blue+ Aquablue special washed out all the color in my tank and now it looks somewhere between 14-20k. Colors on SPS are amazing, but I also am a zeovit user so...
__________________
__________________ 40b SPS dominated AI Sol 2x mp10 W es Zeovit |
|
|
|
|
06/26/2012, 01:19 AM
|
#3 |
|
Registered Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 103
|
Aha I figured that this thread my trigger a response like that!
I'm guessing the equivalent with KZ would be: 2 Fiji purple 4 Super Blue? Or 4 New Gen? Thanks |
|
|
|
|
06/26/2012, 06:33 AM
|
#4 | |
|
Ultimate Reefer
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: London, UK
Posts: 2,639
|
Quote:
2 Fiji purple 4 Super Blue Or I would go with 4 blue, 1 Fijipink and 1 NewGen.
__________________
47G Rimless Optiwhite, BM NAC6, ATI T5/LED Hybrid, 2xVortech MP10, FM Doser, Tunze Osmolator, Vortech Battery Backup + GHL Profilux Plus PII EX |
|
|
|
|
06/26/2012, 08:38 AM
|
#5 |
|
Registered Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 38
|
you guys really love your blues
a 8 tube unit i use 3 new gen 1 Fiji 1 actinic 3 blue plus |
|
|
|
|
06/26/2012, 08:39 AM
|
#6 |
|
Ancient Eskimo Legend
 
|
This thread has been moved to the current forum.
__________________
Dave Owner of the largest coral in the Midwest! The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. 'Scuse me while I kiss the sky. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g & 470g mixed reefs, started April 1st, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
06/26/2012, 04:19 PM
|
#7 |
|
Registered Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 103
|
I really like the look of Blue, but I'm wondering wether trying to use higher Kelvin rated bulbs would alter the colour of the SPS? Because in reality its not that similar to sunlight. At the moment i run
2 New Gen 3 Super Blue 1 Fiji Purple But I'm not sure wether that would be good for the SPS colour? Thanks for all the help, keep it coming! |
|
|
|
|
06/27/2012, 03:58 AM
|
#8 |
|
Registered Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 103
|
Thought on this? Will too many Blue not produce the colours I'm after?
|
|
|
|
|
06/27/2012, 08:05 AM
|
#9 | ||
|
Ultimate Reefer
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: London, UK
Posts: 2,639
|
Quote:
Quote:
2 New Gen 3 Super Blue 1 Fiji Purple - As being fairly balanced. If you want you can use the following: 3 New Gen 2 Super Blue 1 Fiji Purple Or, 2 New Gen 2 Super Blue 1 Fiji Purple 1 True Actinic The latter will extend the spectrum range into the deep violet end.
__________________
47G Rimless Optiwhite, BM NAC6, ATI T5/LED Hybrid, 2xVortech MP10, FM Doser, Tunze Osmolator, Vortech Battery Backup + GHL Profilux Plus PII EX |
||
|
|
|
|
07/03/2012, 01:03 AM
|
#10 |
|
Registered Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posts: 232
|
The general rule for mh is the lower temp the better growth and the higher temp equals better color. I feel like my combo is a good balance. You've got a good balance. 1 or 2 bulbs changed will just be preference for you.
__________________
__________________ 40b SPS dominated AI Sol 2x mp10 W es Zeovit |
|
|
|
 |
| Thread Tools | |
|
|
