4 or 6 bulb ATI SunPower?

peacepleasure · 07/05/2015, 07:39 AM

I am looking to upgrade my lights on my 40B sps dominated tank but cannot decided if 4 is perfect for this tank size or should I go with 6? I have been thinking 6 bulbs but would that be an overkill?

triscene · 07/05/2015, 07:42 AM

You ca still have the unit adjusted like i have that i can switch all 6 bulbs in pairs.

peacepleasure · 07/05/2015, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by triscene

You ca still have the unit adjusted like i have that i can switch all 6 bulbs in pairs.

How do you switch them in pairs? The 6 bulb unit that I have seen comes standard with two power cords, one running 2 bulbs, the other running the rest. Is this something that they can customize for you or something?

triscene · 07/05/2015, 07:57 AM

Probably not, it was DYI of previous owner of my ATI, i have 3 cords and one thin one for fan.

peacepleasure · 07/05/2015, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by triscene

Probably not, it was DYI of previous owner of my ATI, i have 3 cords and one thin one for fan.

Oh ok. yeah this would be a fixture I am referring to.

ReefCowboy · 07/05/2015, 08:43 AM

Yo can go with 6 without a problem. The issue will be a bit of "light spillage" on the outside parts of the tank. With more bulbs you can also attain a better bulb combo for your liking.
You're going with dimeable?

peacepleasure · 07/05/2015, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ReefCowboy

Yo can go with 6 without a problem. The issue will be a bit of "light spillage" on the outside parts of the tank. With more bulbs you can also attain a better bulb combo for your liking.
You're going with dimeable?

non dimmable.

KingTriton1 · 07/05/2015, 08:56 AM

6 bulbs imo

07/05/2015, 07:39 AM	#1
peacepleasure Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 145	4 or 6 bulb ATI SunPower? I am looking to upgrade my lights on my 40B sps dominated tank but cannot decided if 4 is perfect for this tank size or should I go with 6? I have been thinking 6 bulbs but would that be an overkill? __________________ ~Lisa~ Current Tank Info: future 40B sps w/ 100g sump

07/05/2015, 07:42 AM	#2
triscene Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 45	You ca still have the unit adjusted like i have that i can switch all 6 bulbs in pairs.

07/05/2015, 07:57 AM	#4
triscene Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 45	Probably not, it was DYI of previous owner of my ATI, i have 3 cords and one thin one for fan.

07/05/2015, 08:43 AM	#6
ReefCowboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,742	Yo can go with 6 without a problem. The issue will be a bit of "light spillage" on the outside parts of the tank. With more bulbs you can also attain a better bulb combo for your liking. You're going with dimeable?

07/05/2015, 08:56 AM	#8
KingTriton1 Moved On Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 642	6 bulbs imo