Ati light combo for t5 fixture...

I am a newbie to this forum. I accidentally ran into this forum here about three weeks ago and have been here almost every night to learn a lots of valuable info from all of you.

I have a 4x 54w T5 fixture for my 60 gallons tank with, 5 fishes (maybe little too much), zoanthids, GARF Bonsai Purple, Blues tennis, others acros, xenia, frogspawn, candy Cain, mushroom, ricordeas,orange and purple Yumas.

I am planning to upgrade my current lights to all Ati lights and would like to hear from your inputs and feedbacks.

I would like to have the blue color for my light combo, which promotes growth, color and aesthetic.

Below are my light combo options, pls advice and why?

Options # 1 (from front to back and all Ati lights)
blue +
blue +
aquablue special
Purple +

Options # 2
aquablue special
purple +
blue+
blue+

Options # 3
blue+
purple +
aquablue special
Blue+

Thank you much in advance for your feedbacks and sorry for a long post.

Steve

 

Option 3 is my suggestion from your list. Switch the Purple Plus and Aquablue Special if you want the tank to look whiter.

 

I ran purple plus and aqua blues on mine loved the color. I would disagree on the whiter appearance however, had more of a pinkish in my opinion.


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Thank you much for your quick responsed 2in10. I have seen and viewed the pictures that you posted for you tank...truely awesome looking tank and corals. One day my will be like yours ;D;D;D

How much more blue b/t option # 1 and option # 3? I am very confident that options # 3 that you suggested is a good choice of light combo for my setup based on your experience. I am still exploring to see, which color combo is best for my preference.

Thx.

 

Thank you for your inputs. I am sure this light combo is awesome as well. Would it be possible if you can post a picture of your purple plus ans aquablue special when you have a chance?

 

The ati bulbs were on my 95 so this is my old tank. Mow have a 180 with halides, kinda miss the t5 look


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option 3 dosent seem bad id try that 1st and if you dont like the look go for another blue plus over the aqua special

 

I feel like I pimp this post out too much, but...

http://www.3reef.com/forums/t5-aqua...inations-w-pictures-59447-15.html#post1215430

 

I have the same set up in the 24w bulbs. 2aquablue specials 1 blue+ and 1 purp+ i couldnt be happier

 

It will look quite blue with option #1. Ideally you want to mix the colors as much as possible so option #3 is the best. I ran option #3 and my tank had a purple tint to it and seemed sort of dark. Swapping the PP and AS made the tank look brighter and more blue.