ATI Bulbs suggestion

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  1. minh0720

    minh0720 Astrea Snail

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    Hi guys, I just recently just got my Odyssea t5 4x24 watts and I want to replace the stock bulbs with ATI. Can anyone suggest the best combination of ATI (Aquablue Special, Coral Plus, Blue Plus, True Actinic, Purple Plus ). I'm planning on doing softies and SPS. Thanks!!
     
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  2. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    I would do 3 Coral+ and a blue+

    (front)

    C+
    B+
    C+
    C+

    (back)

    John is a T5 pro and im sure he will weigh in.
     
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  3. minh0720

    minh0720 Astrea Snail

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    I don't know if this will make a difference in selection, but my tank is the traditional 20 gallon high (24"L x 12"W x 16"H). Will the same combination of 3 Coral+ and a blue+ still work?
     
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  4. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Yes, it will still work.
     
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  5. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    I absolutely LOVED my ATI 4 bulb combo of (front to back):

    • Blue+
    • Purple+
    • Aquablue Special
    • Blue +

    It made all of my coral colors pop and brought out color in my fish too.
     
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