Need help purchasing ATI t5 bulbs

vin_in_TO · 09/11/2015, 11:06 AM

Hi everyone.

I am looking to buy some ATI t5 bulbs but not sure which ones to buy. My tank is about 6 months old and I'm starting to get into corals. I would like bulbs to help promote growth and colour. The corals frags i have now are acan lord, torch coral, zoa, and frogspawn. Currently the light fixture i have, consists of 8 bulbs but only turn on/off 4 bulbs at a time.

What would be the best set up and timing schedule for my tank.

Thank you in advance.

Vin

E Rosewater · 09/11/2015, 02:34 PM

If I were to do an 8-bulb I would probably go 3 Coral +, 3 Blue +, and 2 Actnics, or maybe 3 Coral +, 3 Blue +, 1 Actnic and 1 Purple +.

But personal preference for color has to be taken into consideration. You could start with 4 Coral + and 4 Blue + your coral would be happy and it shouldn't be too blue, that would give you a base, and you see what you like from there.

If you want a little more blue Go 3 Coral + and 5 Blue +.

If you want a little more of a purple tint, go 3 Coral +, 3 Blue + and 2 Purple +.

I've seen one store run 6 Blue + and 2 Purple +, coral color really pops but I feel as if it's way too blue.

vin_in_TO · 09/14/2015, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E Rosewater

If I were to do an 8-bulb I would probably go 3 Coral +, 3 Blue +, and 2 Actnics, or maybe 3 Coral +, 3 Blue +, 1 Actnic and 1 Purple +.

But personal preference for color has to be taken into consideration. You could start with 4 Coral + and 4 Blue + your coral would be happy and it shouldn't be too blue, that would give you a base, and you see what you like from there.

If you want a little more blue Go 3 Coral + and 5 Blue +.

If you want a little more of a purple tint, go 3 Coral +, 3 Blue + and 2 Purple +.

I've seen one store run 6 Blue + and 2 Purple +, coral color really pops but I feel as if it's way too blue.

Thank you

jayball · 09/14/2015, 08:37 AM

recommendations from ATI's FAQ:

16K - 20K - Bluish white with a noticable blue and red under-tone
5 ATI Blue Plus
2 ATI Coral Plus
1 ATI Purple Plus

12K - 16K - Cool white with a noticable blue and red under-tone
4 ATI Blue Plus
3 ATI Coral Plus
1 ATI Purple Plus

10K - 14K - Crisp white with just a hint of blue
4 ATI Blue Plus
2 ATI Aquablue Special
2 ATI Purple Plus

Xxero · 09/14/2015, 11:10 AM

What are your tank dimensions, and why do you only turn on 4 bulbs at a time? I'm just curious.

vin_in_TO · 09/14/2015, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xxero

What are your tank dimensions, and why do you only turn on 4 bulbs at a time? I'm just curious.

My tank is 48*18*24. I have an old t5 fixture so it will only allow 4 bulbs at the same time. Do you think its better i run all 8 at the same time?

vin_in_TO · 09/14/2015, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayball

recommendations from ATI's FAQ:

16K - 20K - Bluish white with a noticable blue and red under-tone
5 ATI Blue Plus
2 ATI Coral Plus
1 ATI Purple Plus

12K - 16K - Cool white with a noticable blue and red under-tone
4 ATI Blue Plus
3 ATI Coral Plus
1 ATI Purple Plus

10K - 14K - Crisp white with just a hint of blue
4 ATI Blue Plus
2 ATI Aquablue Special
2 ATI Purple Plus

thanks

09/11/2015, 11:06 AM	#1
vin_in_TO Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 5	Need help purchasing ATI t5 bulbs Hi everyone. I am looking to buy some ATI t5 bulbs but not sure which ones to buy. My tank is about 6 months old and I'm starting to get into corals. I would like bulbs to help promote growth and colour. The corals frags i have now are acan lord, torch coral, zoa, and frogspawn. Currently the light fixture i have, consists of 8 bulbs but only turn on/off 4 bulbs at a time. What would be the best set up and timing schedule for my tank. Thank you in advance. Vin

09/14/2015, 11:10 AM	#5
Xxero Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,054	What are your tank dimensions, and why do you only turn on 4 bulbs at a time? I'm just curious. __________________ "You Can Lead A Gift Horse To Water... But You Can't Make Him Look In Your Mouth." Current Tank Info: 65g Mixed Reef Display - 15g Macro Algae/Refugium - 40b Sump

09/11/2015, 02:34 PM	#2
E Rosewater Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 846	If I were to do an 8-bulb I would probably go 3 Coral +, 3 Blue +, and 2 Actnics, or maybe 3 Coral +, 3 Blue +, 1 Actnic and 1 Purple +. But personal preference for color has to be taken into consideration. You could start with 4 Coral + and 4 Blue + your coral would be happy and it shouldn't be too blue, that would give you a base, and you see what you like from there. If you want a little more blue Go 3 Coral + and 5 Blue +. If you want a little more of a purple tint, go 3 Coral +, 3 Blue + and 2 Purple +. I've seen one store run 6 Blue + and 2 Purple +, coral color really pops but I feel as if it's way too blue.

09/14/2015, 08:37 AM	#4
jayball Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,671	recommendations from ATI's FAQ: 16K - 20K - Bluish white with a noticable blue and red under-tone 5 ATI Blue Plus 2 ATI Coral Plus 1 ATI Purple Plus 12K - 16K - Cool white with a noticable blue and red under-tone 4 ATI Blue Plus 3 ATI Coral Plus 1 ATI Purple Plus 10K - 14K - Crisp white with just a hint of blue 4 ATI Blue Plus 2 ATI Aquablue Special 2 ATI Purple Plus