ATI Combo?

[akabryanhall]

Hey guys,
going with T-5's over my bta tank. We have an 8 bulb unit with 7 bulbs working, need a new ballast in the future, but for what I have, what do you think of this combo? Goin all ati..
f--->b
blue+
Purple+
aquablue special
Blue+
blue+
aquablue special
blue+

 

[donfishy]

sounds like a good mix

has there been anything comparing the purple +'s to the KZ Fiji Purple bulbs?

 

[donfishy]

although, I would want to throw one pure actinic bulb into the mix for spectral completeness

 

[akabryanhall]

Yeah thinking about changing one of the blue+ for the pure actinic.

 

[donfishy]

just my thoughts, but I like my corals to have the full spectrum, down to the 420nm

 

[akabryanhall]

True I'm thinking about bringing out the best colors in my nems so maybe I'll do this
f--->b
blue+
Purple+
aquablue special
Blue+
Pure Actinic
aquablue special
blue+

 

[akabryanhall]

Thanks for your thoughts don!
Anyone else want to chime in?

 

[BigFeesh]

i would do T5 supplemented with a llittle MH to get the shimmer look because you get the colors of t5 and shimmer of Mh halide. it doesnt have to be big just like a 2 70 watt fixtures on the sides of the T5s

the bulb combo looks awesome!!!