Lighting Question

wedwards · 01/09/2011, 06:53 PM

I have a 4x54w Aquatic Life fixture over my 55 gal. So far I have been very pleased with it. But I really like the blue look when the actinics are on (I'm still using the stock bulbs). And when the daylights come on I don't really like it as much. So, which bulbs should I use, and where can I buy them, to duplicate the blue look when the actinics are on and still get the maximum performance out of my light?

~Wes~

gonpostal · 01/09/2011, 07:52 PM

ATI Blue Plus should give you the look that you want and put out much more PAR (usable light) than actinic bulbs. IMO, If you like the blue look, try 3 ATI Blue Plus and 1 ATI Aquablue Special. That will probably give you much more PAR than you have now. http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...Bulbs/54_Watt/

mike_cmu04 · 01/09/2011, 08:44 PM

It will be way more par make sure you acclimate the corals to the light when you switch bulbs.

Felixc395 · 01/09/2011, 11:14 PM

3 ATI blue plus, one ATI aquablue like mentioned will be great.

01/09/2011, 06:53 PM	#1
wedwards Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 163	Lighting Question I have a 4x54w Aquatic Life fixture over my 55 gal. So far I have been very pleased with it. But I really like the blue look when the actinics are on (I'm still using the stock bulbs). And when the daylights come on I don't really like it as much. So, which bulbs should I use, and where can I buy them, to duplicate the blue look when the actinics are on and still get the maximum performance out of my light? ~Wes~

01/09/2011, 07:52 PM	#2
gonpostal Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 550	ATI Blue Plus should give you the look that you want and put out much more PAR (usable light) than actinic bulbs. IMO, If you like the blue look, try 3 ATI Blue Plus and 1 ATI Aquablue Special. That will probably give you much more PAR than you have now. http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...Bulbs/54_Watt/ __________________ Current tank: 40 breeder, 20 long sump, Eheim Compact+ 3000 return pump, Reef Octopus Classic 110-INT skimmer, 2x Koralia Evolution 600, Viparspectra T300 LEDs.

01/09/2011, 08:44 PM	#3
mike_cmu04 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shepherd, Mi Posts: 2,348	It will be way more par make sure you acclimate the corals to the light when you switch bulbs. __________________ 92 Gallon corner tank, 2-radion gen 2 led lights, 2 mp40's Current Tank Info: 92 Gallon Corner Tank

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Felixc395 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,612	3 ATI blue plus, one ATI aquablue like mentioned will be great.