Strawberry shortcake acro frags

Mark75 · Nov 25, 2015

BlueDevil said:
Should they do okay up top under the 4 x 24 watt T5 fixture I currently have? If not, I'd hate to take it only to result in a slow death for the coral.

I ran a 4 bulb cheap single reflector T5 set-up over a 30 breeder and had great sps growth. Bulb selection is very important with T5 though.

BlueDevil · Nov 25, 2015

I've heard nothing but good things about ATI bulbs which is why I went with those. I can already tell a significant difference in my corals in just a couple of weeks.
@KJ - will swapping the Purple for another Blue+ will that not make the tank a lot more blue? Does the purple not provide a certain spectrum that the blue will not? I'll trust your opinion on it since you've obviously done this longer than me.

KJ · Nov 25, 2015

BlueDevil said:
will swapping the Purple for another Blue+ will that not make the tank a lot more blue

I suggest that you add another Blue + but it will not make it look any more blue because you are running coral plus.. Most people with 4 light bulb fixtures run all 4 blue + for better color and growth. If you don`t like it you can always change it to your taste.

KJ · Nov 25, 2015

Coral Plus
Combines the properties of a Blue Plus (~50%), Aquablue Special (~40%) and Purple Plus (~10%) producing a bulb with a cool, crisp white color with hints of red and blue. The higher blue component compared to an Aquablue Special produces better fluorescence in capable corals and the red component is excellent for color rendition. Approximate color temperature: 15000K+. Recommended Use: As a stand-alone bulb or in combination with Blue Plus, Purple Plus, True Actinic or other supplemental T5 bulbs.

Blue Plus
Combines the properties of a blue bulb (approximately 460nm) with an actinic bulb (approximately 420nm), producing an intense blue light with high PAR numbers and a light spectrum that encourages both bluing in SPS corals and fluorescence in capable corals. Also helps balance a washed out/ yellow-hued tank. Recommended as a supplement to metal halides or in combination with Aquablue Special, Purple Plus, or other full spectrum T5 bulbs. Can also be used for dawn/dusk applications. (Similar to KZ Super Blue)

Purple Plus
Combines the properties of a full-spectrum bulb with strong red and blue components, producing a bulb with excellent color rendition that works very well to bring out pinks, purples and reds in an aquarium. Recommended in combination with at least two or more other T5 bulbs, like the Blue Plus and Aquablue Special. Not recommended as a stand-alone bulb. (Similar to KZ Fiji Purple)

BlueDevil · Nov 25, 2015

Thanks for this info @KJ! Appreciate it! Think I'll get another Blue+ bulb and test it out. Worst case I don't like the look and can go back to the Purple+ and just save the Blue for the next replacement cycle [emoji4]

cee · Dec 10, 2015

Still got frags for the following:

Chriscrna
BlueDevil
ReefRookie

LMK if you don't want yours anymore. Should be available to p/u this Saturday at the party. Just remind me in case I drink too much LOL.

Dave

BlueDevil · Dec 10, 2015

I still would love one! Appreciate it!

cee · Dec 10, 2015

Also, if anyone else wants one I can probably cut up to 2 more!

Chriscrna · Dec 10, 2015

I will be happy to take one home!

Chriscrna · Dec 10, 2015

Also happy to take your M. Geoffroy home with me as well.

cee · Dec 10, 2015

Chriscrna said:
Also happy to take your M. Geoffroy home with me as well.

I've already told you what the odds are of getting a healthy one. My wife would absolutely kill me if I did that as it is probably her favorite fish as well.

cee · Dec 30, 2015

One person apparently dropped out on this so LMK if you'd like a frag. For those who requested one I have some time this weekend and could meet you at AM or somewhere. I'd just like to get the frag rack out of the tank.

BlueDevil · Dec 30, 2015

Hi Dave. I'm still interested. However I'm out of town until next week if you can still save one for me.

Esage · Dec 30, 2015

BlueDevil said:
Wowza! That's some amazing growth some folks have there. Quite encouraging for me!

And, as far as bulbs go, I am currently running the following in my fixture: 2 ATI Blue+, 1 ATI Purple Plus and 1 ATI Coral Plus

From front to back what order do you have the bulbs in? Thanks

BlueDevil · Dec 30, 2015

Esage said:
From front to back what order do you have the bulbs in? Thanks

I have moved them around a few times and can't remember the final configuration that I'm happy with. I'm out of town right now but will check when I'm back home and let you know.

BlueDevil · Jan 4, 2016

Esage said:
From front to back what order do you have the bulbs in? Thanks

I checked my bulb setup. Here is what I finally ended up being happy with.

Front to back:
ATI Purple Plus
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Coral Plus
ATI Blue Plus

I run the two Blue Plus from 10am to 10pm and all four bulbs from 12 to 8. Moonlight LEDs from 10 pm to 10 am.

I played around with 3 Blue Plus and 1 Coral Plus but it made the tank look a little too blue for my liking.

Cheers!
Yash