T5 LED combo comfusion

[likefish]

So i thought I had it all figured out: LED is alot of bang for the buck and totally adjustable and T5 provides proved results .... my thought why not combine them to produce epic results.

So I put togeather a 36 3W LED DIY configuration on 2 dimmable controllers. To this I DIYed a 4 bulb T5 ficture with individual reflectors and set up my bulbs with 2 ATI Purple plus and 2 ATI coral plus.

With my LED at 100% and all of my T5 bulbs running the tank color is fantastic. My question is how much light am i producing?

I have the DIY hood on a 120gal. 24" deep. The canopy is mounted about 10" above the water.

Any and all thoughts or suggestions appreciated!

The tank is 4 months old now and i am having sucess but would like to know if I am on the low end or high end with lighting.

ALso: does the 2 ATI purple plus and 2 ATI coral plus provide a full spectrum for growth and coloration?

THANKS!!!!

[Nanofreak79]

The purple and coral plus have very similar wavelengths/spectrums. Without a par meter it's hard to know exactly what your putting out, but your growth and happiness of coral is a pretty good indicator.
Edit. I know mostly blue and spikes of green and red for the spectrums on the bulbs.

[likefish]

Dont understand the referance to spikes. Do you suggest replacing any of the t5 bulbs for fuller spectrum?

[Nanofreak79]

Originally Posted by likefish

Dont understand the referance to spikes. Do you suggest replacing any of the t5 bulbs for fuller spectrum?

Sorry, spikes as in wavelengths there strongest in. And no I wouldn't change anything on my behalf, it sounds like overall your fairly happy. Colors are very subjective in terms of ones liking. I personally like the ati blue plus and aqua blue special. Maybe try those out if your looking to mess around with the spectrums/look. If it ain't broke don't fixit!