Which ATI SP for my 75?

WGardiner · 05/03/2010, 07:41 PM

I'm new and I'm currantly upgrading from a 10 gallon to a 75. I am setting it up as a mixed reef, I have a clam already and will be getting a couply more. Also I want to be able to put sps anywhere in the tank. So the question is should I get the 4 bulb or the 6 bulb?

Johnny C · 05/03/2010, 07:59 PM

6 Bulbs would allow you to house whatever you'd like (LPS, SPS, etc.) and you'll be able to 'tweak' the color spectrum to your liking. JMO!

CMcNeil · 05/03/2010, 08:19 PM

get the 6 bulb and you will be able to place any sps or clam anywhere in the tank.i run a 6x39 over my 57g sps tank and love it.

dan223 · 05/03/2010, 08:44 PM

I think you could get by with 4 bulb, but with my 6 bulb I sometimes wish I had 8 when it comes to tweaking colors.

WGardiner · 05/04/2010, 08:14 AM

Thanks everyone. I think I'm going to get the 6 bulb.

WGardiner · 05/04/2010, 09:10 AM

Another question, what would be a good bulb combination to have a light blue color? Any pics of tanks with similar lighting for a good visual idea.

reggiepe · 05/04/2010, 09:32 AM

I have a 6 x 54 over my 75 and it is perfect. I had found that a picture of a tank with certain bulb combos didn't do it justice. Cameras just wouldn't pick up the blue / white combo properly. Here is what I currently hav on mine.

4 x ATI Blue+
1 x KZ Fiji Purple
1 x ATI Aquablue Special

I supplement this setup with 3 10k Current Powerbrite LED strips. My T-5's lean toward the blue spectrum, but with the addition of the LED strips I have 10k cutting through it all and I get a bonus of having some metal halide shimmer.

Johnny C · 05/04/2010, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reggiepe

I have a 6 x 54 over my 75 and it is perfect. I had found that a picture of a tank with certain bulb combos didn't do it justice. Cameras just wouldn't pick up the blue / white combo properly. Here is what I currently hav on mine.

4 x ATI Blue+
1 x KZ Fiji Purple
1 x ATI Aquablue Special

I supplement this setup with 3 10k Current Powerbrite LED strips. My T-5's lean toward the blue spectrum, but with the addition of the LED strips I have 10k cutting through it all and I get a bonus of having some metal halide shimmer.

That's exactly what I run... go for it!

05/03/2010, 07:41 PM	#1
WGardiner Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Fl Posts: 242	Which ATI SP for my 75? I'm new and I'm currantly upgrading from a 10 gallon to a 75. I am setting it up as a mixed reef, I have a clam already and will be getting a couply more. Also I want to be able to put sps anywhere in the tank. So the question is should I get the 4 bulb or the 6 bulb?

05/03/2010, 07:59 PM	#2
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	6 Bulbs would allow you to house whatever you'd like (LPS, SPS, etc.) and you'll be able to 'tweak' the color spectrum to your liking. JMO! __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

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05/03/2010, 08:19 PM	#3
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,368	get the 6 bulb and you will be able to place any sps or clam anywhere in the tank.i run a 6x39 over my 57g sps tank and love it.

05/03/2010, 08:44 PM	#4
dan223 Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WI Posts: 675	I think you could get by with 4 bulb, but with my 6 bulb I sometimes wish I had 8 when it comes to tweaking colors.

05/04/2010, 08:14 AM	#5
WGardiner Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Fl Posts: 242	Thanks everyone. I think I'm going to get the 6 bulb.

05/04/2010, 09:10 AM	#6
WGardiner Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Fl Posts: 242	Another question, what would be a good bulb combination to have a light blue color? Any pics of tanks with similar lighting for a good visual idea.

05/04/2010, 09:32 AM	#7
reggiepe Seriously? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Newburg, Pennsylvania Posts: 332	I have a 6 x 54 over my 75 and it is perfect. I had found that a picture of a tank with certain bulb combos didn't do it justice. Cameras just wouldn't pick up the blue / white combo properly. Here is what I currently hav on mine. 4 x ATI Blue+ 1 x KZ Fiji Purple 1 x ATI Aquablue Special I supplement this setup with 3 10k Current Powerbrite LED strips. My T-5's lean toward the blue spectrum, but with the addition of the LED strips I have 10k cutting through it all and I get a bonus of having some metal halide shimmer.