ATI 8 x 24 T5 bulb combination advice

Cubed Reefer · 10/19/2013, 02:09 PM

Hello! Thank you for looking, I am purchasing a new 8x24 for my SPS dominated 60 cube (24x24x24). Here is what I have come up with....

Blue+
Purple+
Coral+
Blue+
Blue+
Corals+
Purple+
Blue+

I believe this is a good mix for blue,color, and overall looks. However I was wondering what you thought the overall color temp would be. Any insight would be great. Thank you!

CR

rtparty · 10/19/2013, 02:38 PM

Too much red with 2 purple and 2 coral plus bulbs. I'd go with 5 Blue Plus and 3 Coral Plus. Maybe buy a purple plus to play with but I don't see the need with the Coral Plus available.

If you aren't set on ATI bulbs I really like the KZ Superblue over the Blue Plus. It seems to be a darker blue with more violet and less green.

Cubed Reefer · 10/19/2013, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

Too much red with 2 purple and 2 coral plus bulbs. I'd go with 5 Blue Plus and 3 Coral Plus. Maybe buy a purple plus to play with but I don't see the need with the Coral Plus available.

If you aren't set on ATI bulbs I really like the KZ Superblue over the Blue Plus. It seems to be a darker blue with more violet and less green.

What do you think of replacing the purple + with Aqua Blue Specials? Making it....

Blue+
Aqua Blue Special
Coral+
Blue+
Blue+
Coral+
Aqua Blue Special
Blue+

Would this make a nice 16-18k with pop? Let me know what you think

CR

rtparty · 10/19/2013, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cubed Reefer

What do you think of replacing the purple + with Aqua Blue Specials? Making it....

Blue+
Aqua Blue Special
Coral+
Blue+
Blue+
Coral+
Aqua Blue Special
Blue+

Would this make a nice 16-18k with pop? Let me know what you think

CR

Way too white and washed out color with the Aquablue bulbs. I see no need to run them any longer.

I run 4 Blue and 2 Coral Plus bulbs on my tank right now and really like it. It keeps the colors pretty true and it doesn't look like Windex in the tank. Honestly, it reminds me of a Phoenix 14k to a degree. Slightly more blue though.

Cubed Reefer · 10/19/2013, 02:56 PM

Thank you for the info, I mean I love Blue + but I dont know if I wanna run more than half of them = /. Other than Blue + what would you interchange say those 2 bulbs with? looking for say 1 bulb for both spaces and kind of keep it uniform. Any recommendations? Thank you again. Also, any possible pictures of the color of your tank? I know kelvin is not really accurate = /.

CR

rtparty · 10/19/2013, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cubed Reefer

Thank you for the info, I mean I love Blue + but I dont know if I wanna run more than half of them = /. Other than Blue + what would you interchange say those 2 bulbs with? looking for say 1 bulb for both spaces and kind of keep it uniform. Any recommendations? Thank you again. Also, any possible pictures of the color of your tank? I know kelvin is not really accurate = /.

CR

Honestly, blue bulbs bring the color and tons of PAR. I'd go 4 blue and 4 coral plus if you're that concerned.

Cubed Reefer · 10/19/2013, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

Honestly, blue bulbs bring the color and tons of PAR. I'd go 4 blue and 4 coral plus if you're that concerned.

Not that I am concerned I just dont want that super uber blue tank. So what you think...

Blue+
Coral+
Blue+
True Actinic?
Coral+
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+

then again maybe the 4th coral + would be just the same? Thank you for your time!

CR

yitman · 10/19/2013, 04:14 PM

IMO
try

Blue+
Blue+
ABS
Blue+
Blue+
Purple+
Blue+
Blue+

Cubed Reefer · 10/19/2013, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yitman

IMO
try

Blue+
Blue+
ABS
Blue+
Blue+
Purple+
Blue+
Blue+

Too much blue

CR

Cubed Reefer · 10/19/2013, 05:38 PM

Think I am going

Blue+
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+
Blue+

Thanks for the advice RT

CR

rtparty · 10/20/2013, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cubed Reefer

Think I am going

Blue+
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+
Blue+

Thanks for the advice RT

CR

I'd grab a 3rd coral plus to play with. 6 blue and 2 coral is going to be blue.

tombone86 · 10/20/2013, 02:06 PM

cubed buddy I had a post like this also and I found out with trial and err. that coral+ is really white. I had to buy more bulbs to take all but one of the coral+ but hey that my thought

rtparty · 10/20/2013, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tombone86

cubed buddy I had a post like this also and I found out with trial and err. that coral+ is really white. I had to buy more bulbs to take all but one of the coral+ but hey that my thought

Really white? The aquablue is definitely white. The coral plus is more purple than white.

Cubed Reefer · 10/20/2013, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

Really white? The aquablue is definitely white. The coral plus is more purple than white.

I ordered as you recommended RT gonna go

FRONT
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+
Blue+
Coral+
Blue+
BACK

Def think this will be the way to go. Lots of PAR, white, and Actinic.

CR

YoungREEFA · 10/20/2013, 06:25 PM

Blue
Blue
Ge 65k
Blue
Blue
Coral plus
Blue
Blue

Cubed Reefer · 10/24/2013, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungREEFA

Blue
Blue
Ge 65k
Blue
Blue
Coral plus
Blue
Blue

think i am going with either 4 B+ 4 C+, or 5 B+ 3 C+

CR

FlyPenFly · 10/24/2013, 02:59 AM

I would add purple plus and actinic. Green and red sps just don't look right with only coral and blue plus.

Cubed Reefer · 11/01/2013, 08:37 AM

I ended up with 4 B+ 3 C+ 1 P+. Color is pretty amazing.

CR

10/19/2013, 02:09 PM	#1
Cubed Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Myers,FL Posts: 358	ATI 8 x 24 T5 bulb combination advice Hello! Thank you for looking, I am purchasing a new 8x24 for my SPS dominated 60 cube (24x24x24). Here is what I have come up with.... Blue+ Purple+ Coral+ Blue+ Blue+ Corals+ Purple+ Blue+ I believe this is a good mix for blue,color, and overall looks. However I was wondering what you thought the overall color temp would be. Any insight would be great. Thank you! CR Last edited by Cubed Reefer; 10/19/2013 at 02:43 PM.

10/19/2013, 02:38 PM	#2
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	Too much red with 2 purple and 2 coral plus bulbs. I'd go with 5 Blue Plus and 3 Coral Plus. Maybe buy a purple plus to play with but I don't see the need with the Coral Plus available. If you aren't set on ATI bulbs I really like the KZ Superblue over the Blue Plus. It seems to be a darker blue with more violet and less green. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

10/19/2013, 04:14 PM	#8
yitman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 252	IMO try Blue+ Blue+ ABS Blue+ Blue+ Purple+ Blue+ Blue+ __________________ Ultra Clean Rimless Tank http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2112551 Current Tank Info: ultra clean rimless tank ,700 liter

10/19/2013, 05:38 PM	#10
Cubed Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Myers,FL Posts: 358	Think I am going Blue+ Blue+ Coral+ Blue+ Blue+ Coral+ Blue+ Blue+ Thanks for the advice RT CR Last edited by Cubed Reefer; 10/19/2013 at 06:28 PM.

10/19/2013, 02:56 PM	#5
Cubed Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Myers,FL Posts: 358	Thank you for the info, I mean I love Blue + but I dont know if I wanna run more than half of them = /. Other than Blue + what would you interchange say those 2 bulbs with? looking for say 1 bulb for both spaces and kind of keep it uniform. Any recommendations? Thank you again. Also, any possible pictures of the color of your tank? I know kelvin is not really accurate = /. CR

10/20/2013, 02:06 PM	#12
tombone86 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 37	cubed buddy I had a post like this also and I found out with trial and err. that coral+ is really white. I had to buy more bulbs to take all but one of the coral+ but hey that my thought

10/20/2013, 06:25 PM	#15
YoungREEFA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 895	Blue Blue Ge 65k Blue Blue Coral plus Blue Blue

10/24/2013, 02:59 AM	#17
FlyPenFly SPS Killer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,490	I would add purple plus and actinic. Green and red sps just don't look right with only coral and blue plus.

11/01/2013, 08:37 AM	#18
Cubed Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Myers,FL Posts: 358	I ended up with 4 B+ 3 C+ 1 P+. Color is pretty amazing. CR