Buying an ATI lighting fixture!!!

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by N3MATOCYST, Jul 11, 2011.

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  1. N3MATOCYST

    N3MATOCYST Spaghetti Worm

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    So i am setting up a 48"x24"x15" tank and i have only used MH in the past. I am going with t5s this time and have decided to order my ATI fixture. Im thinking of going with a 48" 6x54w SunPower... i already have a rio 17HF for my return pump with a modded G2 skimmer, an Oceans Motions 4 way Seasquirt, and 2 hydor pumps for flow in the main tank. I am doing a build thread once i get the lights and everything else is in boxes still. Anyone have a suggestions? Colors of bulbs?
     
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  2. 2in10

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    What are you going to keep in the tank?

    IME you will want to hang the fixture so that it is almost 30" above the sand to keep from light inhibiting your corals.

    I have six bulbs on my tank. I am using all ATI bulbs. I have 2 each of the Blue Plus and actinic and 1 each of Aquablue Special and Purple Plus.
     
    2in10, Jul 12, 2011
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