ordered my new bulbs yesterday!!

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  1. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I'm very excited. I'm currently using the stock bulbs that came with the housing (I can't think of the term for it right now). Anyway, I went with the combination that 2 in 10 uses because I love the way his tank looks. ATI bulbs of course since I hear they are the best - 2 blue plus and 2 coral plus. I'm excited to see the new look and to see how my live stock responds. I'm not keeping any complex or hard corals at the moment but hope to get an anemone here in the near future.
     
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  3. Gavinsons

    Gavinsons Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I just recieved my ati bulbs yesturday. Got 4 blue plus 2 purple plus and 2 coral plus. Here is how they look.
     

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  4. two-tang clan

    two-tang clan Plankton

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    I am curious to see a before and after with your tank. I have 8 coral plus and 4 blue plus coming in but it will be about 2 months before I start using them
     
  5. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Ballast :)
     
  6. Gavinsons

    Gavinsons Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    12 bulbs? Are they in a 48" fixture? I thought my 8 48" ones were alot. Dont think I can fit 4 more in the canopy.
     
  7. two-tang clan

    two-tang clan Plankton

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    12 x 36"

    I am not sure why I have the 36 as opposed to the 48 fixture. It would seem to save a little bit on changing bulbs to go with the larger fixtures.
     
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  9. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    Looks very nice Gavinsons!

    Thanks Marshall - ever have those moments? The older I get, the more frequent they become :(
     
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    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    That is great idea, I will do that. People might be interested.
     
  11. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    YES! And I'm only 29 :-/
     
  12. DSC reef

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    I'm 34 and have plenty of those moments! LOL. I want to see the before and after pics as well. Are the ATI bulbs that laugh better than zoo-med? Just curious.