triple bulb combo

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  1. reddy

    reddy Astrea Snail

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    Good day everyone , i had a quick question about my lights......I have 3 bulb system works pretty good but I have been thinking about upgrading the bulbs what would be the best combo for a three bulb system? i have an actinic and two day lights.......i was thinking a deeper blue actinic perhaps a purple and a brighter day light.
    Thoughts......
    (right now i have a few polyps a rock anemone and three bubble mushrooms...for now lol)
    Thanks for helping out the new guy 8)
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I would get an ATI Coral Plus, an ATI Aquablue Special and an ATI Blue Plus. You will need to acclimate your coral to this combo since you were using a pure actinic bulb before. Put the bulbs in and cut back your photo period to 4 hours a day and add 1 hour per week or change 1 bulb every week.
     
  4. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    I changed to ATI on this advice and have been completely satisfied.
    :)
     
  5. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    ATI and KZ make some awesome bulbs! I have a 4 bulb combo on mine right now with 2 blue+, 1 Aquablue, and 1 KZ fiji purple
     
  6. reddy

    reddy Astrea Snail

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    Thanks for the advice guys I have only heard good things about ATI bulbs sounds like the best investment.......maybe i'll change one bulbe per week. Just got into reefing and I'm friggin hooked!:biggrinbo
     
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  7. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    LOL aren't we all