ATI Bulbs Concern

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by ReefNoob, Feb 4, 2013.

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  1. ReefNoob

    ReefNoob Plankton

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    Hi guys!

    I placed an order for my ATI bulbs (2x Aquablue Special and 2x Coral Plus) for my 4x24 fixture. Is this a good combination for SPS growth? Any feedback would help a lot!
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef.

    That is going to be very bright and may brown your coral out. I would swap out the Aquablues for Blue Pluses.
     
  4. jmann124

    jmann124 Feather Duster

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    I think a good combo would be 3 blue+ and 1 coral+. You could swap Kane of the blue for a KZ Fiji purple.
     
  5. Blue Falcon

    Blue Falcon Fire Goby

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    I did 2 coral plus and 2 blue plus and could not be happier. The aquablue specials are way to white for my tastes.
     
  6. jmann124

    jmann124 Feather Duster

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    I currently run a six bulb fixture. I run, from front to back, 2 blue+, Fiji purple, coral+, 2 blue+. I love the look. I don't have any corals yet. I'm getting my "first corals" list together.
     
  7. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I would go with 2 in 10's advice...