Has anyone used the ATI PURPLE Plus T5 HO florescent bulbs?

goldmaniac · 01/31/2011, 10:51 AM

I'm looking for bulbs and came across the ATI Purple Plus T5 HO. I've never seen or heard of this. Has anyone used this?

does it compare to the KZ Figi Purple, by any chance? I'm looking for 54w 48" bulbs.

serpentman · 01/31/2011, 11:29 AM

I'm running on my cube. They seem similar. However, I think the Figi's are a bit more pink than the Purple Plus.

R33f3r · 01/31/2011, 12:41 PM

Almost identical to fiji purps except like said bove, the fiji's are a little more pink.

andyvalk · 01/31/2011, 01:47 PM

They are definitely NOT the same bulb, and this has been confirmed by Sylvania, the company that manufactures both bulbs. KZ and ATI spec the bulbs and Sylvania actually produces them. There was an article on another website but I am not sure of what the rules are to linking here...

solitude127 · 01/31/2011, 04:40 PM

They say they're not the same, but look and perform the same. I can't tell the difference between the 2, so I'll save a few $ and got with the P+

Eurobeaner · 01/31/2011, 05:18 PM

i have a few and love them. well worth the $$ for the extra pop

liquidplumber · 01/31/2011, 06:18 PM

I use ATI purple plus with blue plus and love em both, the purple plus makes the reds really pop.

pimp4cheddar · 01/31/2011, 08:02 PM

I currently have a Purple Plus in my setup.

I was told by reefgeeks that it's the same as the KZ Fiji Pink...just cheaper. I've never tried the KZ but the Purple Plus is awesome.

My set is:

ATI Blue Plus
ATI Purple Plus
UV Super Actinic
ATI Blue Plus

Many people would think this is a very blue set up...but it's not.

The Purple Plus is a very BRIGHT bulb and the Super Actinic is simply a dim purple bulb that adds a purple highlight.

The color is awesome!!!

goldmaniac · 02/01/2011, 11:09 AM

great feedback
keep it up - i'm sure I'm not the only one asking about the Purple Plus...

thanks
G.

Rybren · 02/01/2011, 05:32 PM

I'm running all ATI: 2xBlue Plus, 1xPurple Plus, 1x Aquablue Special.

When I first added the Purple Plus, I thought that the tank had too much of a reddish tinge to it. Now that it's been running for a couple of months, I love it.

It seems to me that someone (Grim Reefer?) published spectral charts of the Purple + and Fiji. They appeared to be identical.

donkeys4hire · 02/01/2011, 05:41 PM

I run one. I have a 4x T5 all ati. I like the way the tank looks
1x blue plus
1x purple plus
1x aqau blue
1x blue plus

bk270 · 02/01/2011, 06:40 PM

Rybren or donkeys4hire, would either or you be willing to share a full tank shot? I am thinking about buying the exact bulb combo you are using and just want to get a better idea of what the color of the tank will be. thanks.

Rybren · 02/01/2011, 07:07 PM

Sure,,,

Not the greatest of pics..

Rybren · 02/01/2011, 07:09 PM

From the side...

JG1 · 02/01/2011, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimp4cheddar

I currently have a Purple Plus in my setup.

I was told by reefgeeks that it's the same as the KZ Fiji Pink...just cheaper. I've never tried the KZ but the Purple Plus is awesome.

My set is:

ATI Blue Plus
ATI Purple Plus
UV Super Actinic
ATI Blue Plus

Many people would think this is a very blue set up...but it's not.

The Purple Plus is a very BRIGHT bulb and the Super Actinic is simply a dim purple bulb that adds a purple highlight.

The color is awesome!!!

You like that combo better then three B+ and one FP?

pimp4cheddar · 02/01/2011, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JG1

You like that combo better then three B+ and one FP?

I do...

I tried 3x Blue Plus and 1x Purple Plus and I thought it was too blue...felt like the actinics were on all day.

If you look above a few post...someone posted a few pics of 2x Blue Plus, 1x Purple Plus and 1x Aquablue Special. Like I stated earlier...it's just too white of a hue...

I'm truly happy with my color hue and think it's awesome!

I don't have a good camera that could grab the color of my tank...but there's a thread that has the same color combo I do (where I actually got it from). I'll see if I can post it.

R33f3r · 02/01/2011, 09:19 PM

For a four bulb setup, I really like

blue+
fiji purp
fiji purp
blue+

Everything pops and great par (my bta turned from a rose color to a fire orange!). I have tried every bulb and combo there is, this one is the best imo. I really disliked the aquablue in a four bulb setup, it totally washes out the colors.

bk270 · 02/01/2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R33f3r

For a four bulb setup, I really like

blue+
fiji purp
fiji purp
blue+

Everything pops and great par (my bta turned from a rose color to a fire orange!). I have tried every bulb and combo there is, this one is the best imo. I really disliked the aquablue in a four bulb setup, it totally washes out the colors.

Can you post a picture?

R33f3r · 02/01/2011, 10:52 PM

I'll get a pic tomorrow.

deezmarine · 02/02/2011, 01:09 AM

everyone here seems to have a 4 bulb but i have a 6, what would be a good combo for me

bk270 · 02/03/2011, 11:47 AM

A pic would be really helpful

pimp4cheddar · 02/03/2011, 01:42 PM

Okay...

Here's the post I looked at that made me decide to go with my bulb combo:

http://www.pbmas.org/board/index.php?showtopic=4647

The second pic is a good idea as to how it looks. Mine tank is actually a tad bit more bright.

qfrisco · 02/03/2011, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deezmarine

everyone here seems to have a 4 bulb but i have a 6, what would be a good combo for me

I have 6 on top of my 90g and run the following combo. I definitely prefer a bluish tint, and get that with this combo. I like it a lot.

FRONT
ATI Purple Plus
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Blue Plus

If you want a less blue setup, you could replace one of the Blue Plus with a GE 6500k or add a second Aquablue Special.

Here's a pic of the bulb colors. FRONT is LEFT in the pic. I'll get an FTS tonight so you can see the tank colors.

qfrisco · 02/03/2011, 05:39 PM

And here's the FTS:

JG1 · 02/05/2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimp4cheddar

I currently have a Purple Plus in my setup.

I was told by reefgeeks that it's the same as the KZ Fiji Pink...just cheaper. I've never tried the KZ but the Purple Plus is awesome.

My set is:

ATI Blue Plus
ATI Purple Plus
UV Super Actinic
ATI Blue Plus

Many people would think this is a very blue set up...but it's not.

The Purple Plus is a very BRIGHT bulb and the Super Actinic is simply a dim purple bulb that adds a purple highlight.

The color is awesome!!!

You're right, I tried this combo this morning and it's really nice.

B+
FP
UVL actinic
B+
B+
FP
UVL actinic
B+

01/31/2011, 10:51 AM	#1
goldmaniac Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 1,567	Has anyone used the ATI PURPLE Plus T5 HO florescent bulbs? I'm looking for bulbs and came across the ATI Purple Plus T5 HO. I've never seen or heard of this. Has anyone used this? does it compare to the KZ Figi Purple, by any chance? I'm looking for 54w 48" bulbs.

01/31/2011, 11:29 AM	#2
serpentman part time superhero Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of the Snowbelt (NE OHIO) Posts: 5,698	I'm running on my cube. They seem similar. However, I think the Figi's are a bit more pink than the Purple Plus. __________________ BS in Marine Bio ('96), First SW tank in 1992. Current Tank(s) 300g SPS with 90g frag tank and 40 anemone tank - decommissioned 46g LPS/Softy Cube 300g FOWLR under construction - decommissioned

01/31/2011, 12:41 PM	#3
R33f3r Anemones Anonymous Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 29.763N:95.363W Posts: 3,114	Almost identical to fiji purps except like said bove, the fiji's are a little more pink. __________________ Member of the starboard cult.

01/31/2011, 04:40 PM	#5
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	They say they're not the same, but look and perform the same. I can't tell the difference between the 2, so I'll save a few $ and got with the P+ __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

02/01/2011, 05:32 PM	#10
Rybren Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,642	I'm running all ATI: 2xBlue Plus, 1xPurple Plus, 1x Aquablue Special. When I first added the Purple Plus, I thought that the tank had too much of a reddish tinge to it. Now that it's been running for a couple of months, I love it. It seems to me that someone (Grim Reefer?) published spectral charts of the Purple + and Fiji. They appeared to be identical. __________________ 120G Mixed Reef, 28G AIO zoa/pipefish tank

01/31/2011, 01:47 PM	#4
andyvalk Moved On Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 65	They are definitely NOT the same bulb, and this has been confirmed by Sylvania, the company that manufactures both bulbs. KZ and ATI spec the bulbs and Sylvania actually produces them. There was an article on another website but I am not sure of what the rules are to linking here...

01/31/2011, 05:18 PM	#6
Eurobeaner Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 329	i have a few and love them. well worth the $$ for the extra pop

01/31/2011, 06:18 PM	#7
liquidplumber Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, New Jersey or Along the 100 Fathom line Posts: 107	I use ATI purple plus with blue plus and love em both, the purple plus makes the reds really pop.

01/31/2011, 08:02 PM	#8
pimp4cheddar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 762	I currently have a Purple Plus in my setup. I was told by reefgeeks that it's the same as the KZ Fiji Pink...just cheaper. I've never tried the KZ but the Purple Plus is awesome. My set is: ATI Blue Plus ATI Purple Plus UV Super Actinic ATI Blue Plus Many people would think this is a very blue set up...but it's not. The Purple Plus is a very BRIGHT bulb and the Super Actinic is simply a dim purple bulb that adds a purple highlight. The color is awesome!!!

02/01/2011, 11:09 AM	#9
goldmaniac Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 1,567	great feedback keep it up - i'm sure I'm not the only one asking about the Purple Plus... thanks G.

02/01/2011, 05:41 PM	#11
donkeys4hire Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Port St Lucie Posts: 344	I run one. I have a 4x T5 all ati. I like the way the tank looks 1x blue plus 1x purple plus 1x aqau blue 1x blue plus

02/01/2011, 06:40 PM	#12
bk270 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 27	Rybren or donkeys4hire, would either or you be willing to share a full tank shot? I am thinking about buying the exact bulb combo you are using and just want to get a better idea of what the color of the tank will be. thanks.

02/01/2011, 07:07 PM	#13
Rybren Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,642	Sure,,, Not the greatest of pics.. __________________ 120G Mixed Reef, 28G AIO zoa/pipefish tank

02/01/2011, 07:09 PM	#14
Rybren Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,642	From the side... __________________ 120G Mixed Reef, 28G AIO zoa/pipefish tank

02/01/2011, 09:19 PM	#17
R33f3r Anemones Anonymous Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 29.763N:95.363W Posts: 3,114	For a four bulb setup, I really like blue+ fiji purp fiji purp blue+ Everything pops and great par (my bta turned from a rose color to a fire orange!). I have tried every bulb and combo there is, this one is the best imo. I really disliked the aquablue in a four bulb setup, it totally washes out the colors. __________________ Member of the starboard cult.

02/01/2011, 10:52 PM	#19
R33f3r Anemones Anonymous Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 29.763N:95.363W Posts: 3,114	I'll get a pic tomorrow. __________________ Member of the starboard cult.

02/02/2011, 01:09 AM	#20
deezmarine Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: baton rouge Posts: 75	everyone here seems to have a 4 bulb but i have a 6, what would be a good combo for me

02/03/2011, 11:47 AM	#21
bk270 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 27	A pic would be really helpful

02/03/2011, 01:42 PM	#22
pimp4cheddar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 762	Okay... Here's the post I looked at that made me decide to go with my bulb combo: http://www.pbmas.org/board/index.php?showtopic=4647 The second pic is a good idea as to how it looks. Mine tank is actually a tad bit more bright. Last edited by pimp4cheddar; 02/03/2011 at 02:00 PM.

02/03/2011, 05:39 PM	#24
qfrisco Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Area Posts: 1,389	And here's the FTS:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
WTB - 48 inch T5 HO - White & Act	transae	Southern California Reefers	2	04/22/2011 08:29 PM
ATI Blue Plus T5 HO vs ATI True Actinic T5 HO	straydum	Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment	5	03/28/2009 09:13 AM
FS: SLS TEK T5 HO 8 Bulb fixture	mbunaman	Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS)	5	10/31/2006 03:14 PM