Ati sunpower

[jacoreefs]

Hello everyone, i have a 48” ati sunpower 4 bulb. Whats the best bulb combo that works for soft corals? And also what percentage do you guys run the channels on? Thanks in advance

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Hello everyone, i have a 48” ati sunpower 4 bulb. Whats the best bulb combo that works for soft corals? And also what percentage do you guys run the channels on? Thanks in advance

There is no way to adjust the channel percentage like you do with LEDs.... T5's (including the sunpower) don't have channels.
As for the bulb combo, all the aquarium bulbs are good, it's mostly a matter of what color you prefer when you look at the tank. Soft corals are the least picky.

 

[jacoreefs]

There is no way to adjust the channel percentage like you do with LEDs.... T5's (including the sunpower) don't have channels.
As for the bulb combo, all the aquarium bulbs are good, it's mostly a matter of what color you prefer when you look at the tank. Soft corals are the least picky.

I have the dimmable unit. When i set the channels it lets me choose anywhere from 0-100% on the lighting.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I have the dimmable unit. When i set the channels it lets me choose anywhere from 0-100% on the lighting.

Oh, you're using the term differently. By "channel", you mean "pair of bulbs".
And the answer is the same, whatever your preference is. It will also depend on how much PAR the lights provide to the corals depending on where they're placed... Rent or borrow a PAR meter, you'll thank me later.

 

[jacoreefs]

Oh, you're using the term differently. By "channel", you mean "pair of bulbs".
And the answer is the same, whatever your preference is. It will also depend on how much PAR the lights provide to the corals depending on where they're placed... Rent or borrow a PAR meter, you'll thank me later.

Ah sorry . New to all this, and yeah i was looking into getting one but i think ill be better off renting one lol!

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Don’t think u could go wrong w a coral +, 2 blue +, and an actinic.

 

[Miami Reef]

Hello everyone, i have a 48” ati sunpower 4 bulb. Whats the best bulb combo that works for soft corals? And also what percentage do you guys run the channels on? Thanks in advance

1:1 blue plus to coral plus. If you want it bluer, swap an extra coral plus for a blue plus and vise versa.

 

[Miami Reef]

You don’t need a par meter for T5. They have the par stats all on youtube. It’s a plug and play system.

I have 2 of the 8 bulb 48” dimmable sun power. I love T5 technology so much.

 

[jacoreefs]

Don’t think u could go wrong w a coral +, 2 blue +, and an actinic.

Thanks!

 

[jacoreefs]

You don’t need a par meter for T5. They have the par stats all on youtube. It’s a plug and play system.

I have 2 of the 8 bulb 48” dimmable sun power. I love T5 technology so much.

Ah okay thank you for that info!

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

You don’t need a par meter for T5. They have the par stats all on youtube. It’s a plug and play system.

I have 2 of the 8 bulb 48” dimmable sun power. I love T5 technology so much.

For someone starting a new tank, it's not a bad idea to get an idea of the PAR at different intensity for future reference.

 

[Midrats]

I don't use the dimming on my Sunpowers. I buy the dimmable for the single cord and temperature controlled fans. Any combo of bulbs that pleases your eye will work, but if soft corals will be the focus a I'd prefer a more daylight look. Eight hours at 100% will yield good results.

 

[Miami Reef]

I don't use the dimming on my Sunpowers. I buy the dimmable for the single cord and temperature controlled fans. Any combo of bulbs that pleases your eye will work, but if soft corals will be the focus a I'd prefer a more daylight look. Eight hours at 100% will yield good results.

I agree 100%.

And yes, soft corals look much better with daylights. My suggestion above is perfect for a 14K look.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

https://atinorthamerica.com/blog/combos-4-bulb-fixtures/

I have a six bulb I run 4 b+ aqua blue+ 1 true actinic

 

[nereefpat]

What are the dimensions of the tank?

I probably wouldn't dim them, just on/off for 7-9 hours. Some people like an all-blue evening.

I always recommend buying a couple extra bulbs so you can experiment. Then you can decide if you like 2&2, or 3 B+ to 1 C+, or an actinic or purple plus in there.