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Looking for pics under 6 x ATI T5`s (Blue+, Coral+, Purple+)

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Eric, Nov 17, 2013.

  1. Nov 17, 2013 #1
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    I'm hoping someone can post a realistic pic of a tank under 6 ATI T5 bulbs. I'm getting ready to upgrade to all ATI bulbs using a recommendation from Reef Geek's Blog (leaning towards all ATI for the PAR):


    4 x ATI Blue Plus

    1 x ATI Purple Plus

    1 x ATI Coral Plus


    Blog says the output is "20K: A strong blue tint * most popular with our customers" and I'm afraid it might be too blue.


    Here's a fairly realistic looking shot of my current setup (F to B):


    ATI Blue Plus

    ATI Blue Plus

    ATI Coral Plus

    Giesemann Pure Actinic

    Giesemann Aquablue +

    Giesemann Actinic +


    I looking for coloration and keep sps/lps/zoas in a 120g. In my current tank the reds, purple, blues and yellows don't really "pop" and I've read that some of the Giesemann bulbs can wash out colors.


    Thanks!


    -Eric


    Current tank (this is a 120G - not a cube - software isn't cooperating):


    [​IMG]
     
  2. Nov 17, 2013 #2
    mpivit Dubuque

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    I had 6 t-5s over my 75. There were 4 ATI blue plus, 1 uv lighting indigo sun (it was a purple/ white color, and a 10k.
    All on fts
    [​IMG]
    2 blue plus only
    [​IMG]
    HD
     
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  3. Nov 17, 2013 #3
    mpivit Dubuque

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    [​IMG]
    All on
    [​IMG]
    Just blue plus
    I really liked this lighting, these pictures were taken with an ipad and my photo skills could be much better. The colors popped much better in person.
    HD
     
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  4. Nov 17, 2013 #4
    mikesams05p71

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    I have the exact bulbs in my light. 4 blue plus one purple plus and one coral plus. I dont think its blue with them all on. Has a very nice look to it.If you want to I can send you any pics you want. 515-661-3537.
     
  5. Nov 17, 2013 #5
    mikesams05p71

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    meant to add that my light splits the bulbs in half. One channel I have all blue plus (3 bulbs). And other channel is one blue plus coral plus and purple plus. The all blue looks perfect for morning and evenings. But just send me a text if you like some pics from my phone.
     
  6. Nov 17, 2013 #6
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    Thanks all!


    mikesams05p71 - sending you a message for pics.


    -Eric
     
  7. Nov 17, 2013 #7
    IowaJeeping

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    Mike can I get a pic also?
     
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  8. Nov 17, 2013 #8
    mikesams05p71

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    Yea just gimme a text.
     
  9. Nov 17, 2013 #9
    mikesams05p71

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    Ill be up for a bit. So if I dont respond tnight I will in am. My num 515-661-3537.
     
  10. Nov 17, 2013 #10
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    Thanks for the pics!


    I'm amazed that a combination of lights that all emphasize the blue spectrum look as good as they do.


    -Eric



     
  11. Nov 17, 2013 #11
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    I prefer a blue look my self. 20k gives a good look plus a little growth.
     
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  12. Nov 18, 2013 #12
    mikesams05p71

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    Yea its kinda crazy that the 4 blue plus bulbs dont wash out the other. I see it everyday so to me it has a crisp white look with all bulbs on. Ill know more opinions on sat when tank tour busts down my door lol.
     
  13. Nov 18, 2013 #13
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    Ordered the bulbs this morning from Reefgeek - $115 shipped.


    -Eric
     

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