Bulbs

[reefnoob]

So I have a 6 bulb fixture over my 90 gallon. I want a color that is more blue than white, but can support good growth as well. I want a color that will make my corals pop as well as letting the fish have a nice bright color. Maybe also let it seem bright to the eye. Do you think this bulb combination would meet that standard?

1 aquablue special
3 blue plus
1 coral plus
1 purple plus

 

[reefnoob]

Or maybe I'll swap out the aquablue special with another coral plus. Coral plus is a slightly whiter bulb right? Is it more white than purple plus?

 

[budblue]

what brand bulbs are getting ??
I use the giesmann range

and use 2 aquablue+ 1 aquapink 1 actinic+

 

[reefnoob]

I was thinking of sticking with ATI

 

[budblue]

I was thinking of sticking with ATI

good bulbs some say the best
kz are good to

 

[reefnoob]

I think the combo I thought of might have been too white so I'm thinking of:
3 blue plus
1 purple plus
2 coral plus
although I'm still not sure if this is too white.
Do you know if the purple plus has a lot of white light in it?

 

[budblue]

ATI Purple Plus
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Aquablue Special
ATI Blue Plus
from the left

looks like a nice colour and not too white

 

[reefnoob]

Is blue plus basically just completely blue? Would actinic make the coral colors pop more?

 

[reefnoob]

Also, do you think 1 aquablue special would be more white than 1 purple plus and 1 coral plus combined?

 

[budblue]

Is blue plus basically just completely blue? Would actinic make the coral colors pop more?

would say the blue+ is 14+ k ?
and the pure actinic would add more fluorescence I would say
but ii have never used a pure actinic so carnt say for sure
:)

 

[fastrd400]

I suggest you call Reef Geek. Give them the info you have here and ask them for suggestions. They have been right on the money with every suggestion made to numerous people here, including myself. They sell ATI bulbs, and ship anyplace, so you can be assured if you order from them, you will be very happy.

 

[reefnoob]

Alright thanks a lot

 

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