ATI 6x80watt T5 Questions

UCReefer · 10/19/2012, 12:20 PM

So i was just wondering if 550$ for a new ATI 6x80 watt T5 including ATI bulbs, Blue Plus x 3 AquaBlue x 2 Fiji Purp x 1. All new bulbs. Is that a good deal, also the fixture is 60in long 12in wide and my 150 gallon is 72" long 24" wide 20" tall at what height should i hang the fixture to get correct Par and full spread of light on bottom of tank. Thanks in advance RC

UCReefer · 10/21/2012, 12:36 PM

bump

mordibv · 10/21/2012, 05:43 PM

yes .. It's a good deal . Just the sunpower 60 inch is around 600 without bulbs new .
Some people cover a tank with a ATI fixture 12 inches shorter than tank length.
It may shade a lil but will give you the option of a mixed reef with less light demanding corals
I would start at 11 inches to water surface working my way down to 9 after acclimation.

jayinh · 10/21/2012, 09:19 PM

I use an ATI 60" on a 125, works great and cant tell that the light is shorter on the ends. and yes thats a good deal, bulbs alone are about 200 bucks

UCReefer · 10/31/2012, 08:25 AM

Well I got it installed and everything looks awesome. I have it at a little less than a foot above the water line and plan on lowering to around 6-8" over the next month or two. I am really happy with the colors that have came out. One of my favorite pieces of LR is a cave shaped rock covered in what used to be boring orange/rusty looking polyps and somehow they are neon green under the ATI.

Right now I have the fiji purp in but i have an extra ati purp + that i may switch in to see the difference but for now i'm just lovin it..

Also i swear my two bangaii cardinals are much more active under the new light, not sure why but i'm just glad everything is happy..

I'm gonna try to take some pics tonight so i'll let you guys see how it looks. Thanks again for the help.

10/19/2012, 12:20 PM	#1
UCReefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 34	ATI 6x80watt T5 Questions So i was just wondering if 550$ for a new ATI 6x80 watt T5 including ATI bulbs, Blue Plus x 3 AquaBlue x 2 Fiji Purp x 1. All new bulbs. Is that a good deal, also the fixture is 60in long 12in wide and my 150 gallon is 72" long 24" wide 20" tall at what height should i hang the fixture to get correct Par and full spread of light on bottom of tank. Thanks in advance RC

10/21/2012, 05:43 PM	#3
mordibv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 1,499	yes .. It's a good deal . Just the sunpower 60 inch is around 600 without bulbs new . Some people cover a tank with a ATI fixture 12 inches shorter than tank length. It may shade a lil but will give you the option of a mixed reef with less light demanding corals I would start at 11 inches to water surface working my way down to 9 after acclimation. __________________ It's hard to take advice from those who do not show the fruits of their labor . Current Tank Info: No tank ATM

10/21/2012, 09:19 PM	#4
jayinh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nh Posts: 391	I use an ATI 60" on a 125, works great and cant tell that the light is shorter on the ends. and yes thats a good deal, bulbs alone are about 200 bucks __________________ Hi my name is jay and im a reefaholic (pause) HI JAY Current Tank Info: 60 CUBE, GEN1 RADION, AUTO WATER CHANGE BUILDER AT LARGE!

10/21/2012, 12:36 PM	#2
UCReefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 34	bump

10/31/2012, 08:25 AM	#5
UCReefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 34	Well I got it installed and everything looks awesome. I have it at a little less than a foot above the water line and plan on lowering to around 6-8" over the next month or two. I am really happy with the colors that have came out. One of my favorite pieces of LR is a cave shaped rock covered in what used to be boring orange/rusty looking polyps and somehow they are neon green under the ATI. Right now I have the fiji purp in but i have an extra ati purp + that i may switch in to see the difference but for now i'm just lovin it.. Also i swear my two bangaii cardinals are much more active under the new light, not sure why but i'm just glad everything is happy.. I'm gonna try to take some pics tonight so i'll let you guys see how it looks. Thanks again for the help.