ati blue plus bulbs

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by skiergd011013, Feb 22, 2010.

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  1. Dr. Reefenstein

    Dr. Reefenstein Fire Shrimp

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    Not yet. There is a shipping delay on the Tek Elite fixture. So I have to wait for that. :-/
     
    Dr. Reefenstein, Feb 24, 2010
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  2. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    OK, I'll wait (lol) :thumb_up:
     
    seabass1, Feb 24, 2010
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  3. reddog

    reddog Bristle Worm

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    I actually have a brand new aquablue special im not using.I could swap it out with the actinic and take some pics for you.That would be the combo you were looking for right?

    blue+
    aquablue special
    fiji purp
    Blue+
     
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    reddog, Feb 24, 2010
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  4. Dr. Reefenstein

    Dr. Reefenstein Fire Shrimp

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    For sure... Once I have it. I will post it.
     
    Dr. Reefenstein, Feb 24, 2010
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  5. Night-Rida

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    sure let see it!
     
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  6. Dr. Reefenstein

    Dr. Reefenstein Fire Shrimp

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    +1.....
     
    Dr. Reefenstein, Feb 24, 2010
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  7. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    That would be true. ATI B+ have the highest PAr of any blue spectrum bulb out there.

    I have been using them since they first came out after the B+ replaced the ATI 20,000k blues. The B+ is a much better bulb.

    I personally use 2 B+ to light my tank with the 2 MH setups I have. When the halides go off, it is very blue, I don't think I would want that blue of a tank all the time.
     
    horkn, Feb 24, 2010
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  8. reddog

    reddog Bristle Worm

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    You know the pics dont look that different but I can tell you that there is almost no visible blue to the naked eye with the aquablue in that combo.It just looks white...

    [​IMG]
     
    reddog, Feb 24, 2010
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  9. reddog

    reddog Bristle Worm

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    I even asked my lady to get a second opinion on the color and she said it looks white.No or very little blue.My camera just really pics up on the blue from the blue +'s.Sorry the pic didnt help much.
     
    reddog, Feb 24, 2010
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  10. Dr. Reefenstein

    Dr. Reefenstein Fire Shrimp

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    The color in that picture looks perfect.. I can't believe that the one aquablue completly takes out all the blue.. Thank you for taking the time out to do this.
     
    Dr. Reefenstein, Feb 25, 2010
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