ATI T5HO bulbs on reefgeek question

Hey guys, I need to get 4x24w bulbs for my Oddyssea fixture. I can't find that UVL bulbs with internal reflectors, so I might just go for ATI and IceCap bulbs from reefgeek.
Here is a link for Ati and IceCap on sale, but there is a note, that it is an old version...what's a difference between older and newer ATI bulbs?
*** This is NOT the current version of the bulb which features superior phosphors and an improved color spectrum resulting in better color and output. ***

I'd like to get something like 10k+12k+(14k-15k)+420nm

that would be something like:

10k
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5...10000K_Reef_Crest_T5_HO_Fluorescent_by_IceCap

12K
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5...W_12000K_Midwater_T5_HO_Fluorescent_by_IceCap

15k
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5...l_T5_HO_Fluorescent_-_Original_Version_by_ATI

03
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5...3_T5_HO_Fluorescent_-_Original_Version_by_ATI

After that i'd like to get Miro-4 SLR to get rid of that stock reflector.


my tank is 28g cube.

 

I have the same fixture and i ran into that same problem, i just chose the newer model bulbs, just like i woulda done with anything else, go with the newer model. I also chose to go all ATI but thats just preference. Im sure youll be happy either way. i am.

 

Yeah, thnx, but how do I know if the bulb is "newer version"? is there any particular serial number or anything?

 

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/Bulbs/24_Watt/24W_Aquablue_Special_T5_HO_Fluorescent_by_ATI
Im not sure how to tell other than on this site theres one that says original and the one that says just aqua blue special.

 

If I were you instead of using the actinic, use the BLue+ it has the same blue look of an actinic but more par so its a win win. You dont loose out on lighting intensity but you still have that blue to offset the white.

 

oki good info, tnnx guys.

 

NP bud. if you want take a look on my page in my 20 gallon thread and look at the video of my lights. itll give you an idea of what to expect with ati bulbs ;D

 

Here is a video for you

 

ya i've seen your thread, thats why I pmed you couple of days ago about issues with my fixture (dead ballast) and now leds isnt working. I'm driving to aquatraders today to exchange it.

 

Oh yeahhhh haha man ive been so out of it lately now that i look at who im talking to it makes since now haha, I must have just lucked out or something because ive heard about some leds going out as well.