ATI Coral Plus

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by mightyrae, Jan 19, 2012.

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  1. Inertiatic

    Inertiatic Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Wow, looks awesome. Thank you so much for being the first to test the bulb out.

    So in the usual four bulb ATI combo of two Blue+, Purple+, and an AB Special...what would you recommend now with the coral+ in the mix?
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I am leaning to replacing the PP with the CP. And if you want it a little darker replace the AB also with a CP.
     
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  4. mightyrae

    mightyrae Spaghetti Worm

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    Thanks for trying the bulbs and posting shots. I also like the fact that you did pictures of other combos so we could see the differences.

    For me I like the shot with all coral plus. A little to blue though for me. Guess I will stay with my current combo of Blue Plus, Blue Plus, AB Special, and Purple Plus. Wish I had 6 bulb Tek vs 4.

    In the end I keep going back to the fact that no bulb combo will make in a 4 bulb fixture will make me completely happy. Guess I should just make the jump to AI when its time to change the bulbs. My bulbs are 3 1/2 months old already so maybe another 5 months or so.
     
  5. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    Thanks for the bulb combo pics John. My bulbs come in tomorrow from ReefGeek, looking forward to changing out but will be a few week process. :-/
     
  6. clarkkey594

    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Hmm looks like I know which bulbs I'm going with next.
     
  7. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Here is a shot with 4 Coral Plus

    Here is an untouched shot of my tank with 4 Coral Plus bulbs.

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  9. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    Wow that looks nice John! I might have to put 6 of those in my fixture. ;D
     
  10. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    The color to the eye is a little more red and a little less blue than that shows. It is not a harsh white light from the Aquablue Special. Definitely not as hard on the eyes.
     
  11. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    Very nice. Thanx for the input. : )
     
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  12. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    1x aquablue special 1x coral plus and 2x blue plus. I prefer a little less blue. IPhone pic :)
     

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