ATI Blue+ still the strongest blue?

d2mini · 01/20/2011, 09:47 AM

If I want to add as much blue to my tank as possible (supplementing my MH), is the ATI Blue+ still the strongest blue? Not even in the PAR sense, but in the visual sense, if that makes any difference. I like my MH but I want to add as much blue color to it as possible, even if that means giving up PAR.

rtparty · 01/20/2011, 10:12 AM

I don't use any other blue, ever. I have heard the KZ Superblue is nice but I'm not giving them $10-$12 more for it.

kmu · 01/20/2011, 10:43 AM

I has one of the best par output out of the blue T5s and probably the Best color output to supplement a halide.

I really love the ATI T5s Blue plus... I like a 3 ATI Blue plus and 1 ATI purple plus to supplement a 14k to 20k halide...

d2mini · 01/20/2011, 10:51 AM

I have the Geisman 14.5K MegaChrome Coral Bulb 250W DE, been running it for a couple months now, but my four ATI Blue+ are a year old. So they need replacing.

What does the ATI purple add to the mix vs all blue?

rtparty · 01/20/2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2mini

I have the Geisman 14.5K MegaChrome Coral Bulb 250W DE, been running it for a couple months now, but my four ATI Blue+ are a year old. So they need replacing.

What does the ATI purple add to the mix vs all blue?

It will really make your pinks and reds pop. I HIGHLY recommend throwing one in the mix if not two to help render some different colors in your tank.

R33f3r · 01/20/2011, 05:30 PM

I have a superblue and a blue + and there isn't much difference except the superblue is a slightly different hue of blue. More of a neon blue. The par seems about the same as a blue +.

flipit13 · 01/20/2011, 05:50 PM

i have tried all the blue t5's and by far blue+ is the best.

i use to suppliment my 250MH with a blue+ and a kz purple and the colors were great. now i use leds but missing the red pop.

BigRick · 01/20/2011, 05:53 PM

+1 for ATI Blue Plus

01/20/2011, 09:47 AM	#1
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	ATI Blue+ still the strongest blue? If I want to add as much blue to my tank as possible (supplementing my MH), is the ATI Blue+ still the strongest blue? Not even in the PAR sense, but in the visual sense, if that makes any difference. I like my MH but I want to add as much blue color to it as possible, even if that means giving up PAR. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/20/2011, 10:12 AM	#2
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	I don't use any other blue, ever. I have heard the KZ Superblue is nice but I'm not giving them $10-$12 more for it. __________________ 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+

01/20/2011, 10:43 AM	#3
kmu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In the DESERT Posts: 3,306	I has one of the best par output out of the blue T5s and probably the Best color output to supplement a halide. I really love the ATI T5s Blue plus... I like a 3 ATI Blue plus and 1 ATI purple plus to supplement a 14k to 20k halide... __________________ Current Reef tanks In Wall 400g 1" acrylic 72x36x36 (Hydras, Marco rocks,Tunze osmolator, Vertex Alpha cone 250)

01/20/2011, 10:51 AM	#4
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	I have the Geisman 14.5K MegaChrome Coral Bulb 250W DE, been running it for a couple months now, but my four ATI Blue+ are a year old. So they need replacing. What does the ATI purple add to the mix vs all blue? __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/20/2011, 05:30 PM	#6
R33f3r Anemones Anonymous Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 29.763N:95.363W Posts: 3,114	I have a superblue and a blue + and there isn't much difference except the superblue is a slightly different hue of blue. More of a neon blue. The par seems about the same as a blue +. __________________ Member of the starboard cult.

01/20/2011, 05:50 PM	#7
flipit13 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ardsley,ny Posts: 50	i have tried all the blue t5's and by far blue+ is the best. i use to suppliment my 250MH with a blue+ and a kz purple and the colors were great. now i use leds but missing the red pop.

01/20/2011, 05:53 PM	#8
BigRick Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 64	+1 for ATI Blue Plus

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