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jrsatx20
Fri, 16th Jul 2010, 10:40 PM
Need to change the bulbs in my new/old fixture. 24wX4. Going on a 30 gallon cube. Wanting to keep chalice, acans, favias, and maybe an anemone. I know 1 will be a figi purple what other bulbs do I add. Want nice bright tank that will show off colors nicely.
FireWater
Fri, 16th Jul 2010, 10:44 PM
When you say bright what do you mean. Can it be a little blue? I would try 2 Blue+, 1 Aquasun or 1 Actinic White, and your Fiji
jrsatx20
Fri, 16th Jul 2010, 10:49 PM
I want some blue just not over powering
jrsatx20
Fri, 16th Jul 2010, 10:51 PM
I saw a tank at ad the other day n think they had 2 blue 1 figi and 1 white. Guess I can go back and see what combo they are.
Gseclipse02
Fri, 16th Jul 2010, 10:53 PM
front to back

blue plus
figi purple
aqua blue speical
blue plus
FireWater
Fri, 16th Jul 2010, 10:53 PM
The ATI Blue+ give out great PAR but do add plenty of blue. Instead of running 2 Blue+ you could run 1 Blue+, then the Aquasun, Fiji, then Actinic White.

I have not found a LFS that carries ATI so you would have to order them in. If you order then you could always buy a couple extra bulbs to play w/ the color combo and have spares.
FireWater
Fri, 16th Jul 2010, 10:55 PM
Also, don't let the name actinic white fool you. It is similar to a 12k look, but helps with color. Any combo you choose I would stay with ATI and UVL. My personal preference....
Gseclipse02
Sat, 17th Jul 2010, 12:08 AM
The ATI Blue+ give out great PAR but do add plenty of blue. Instead of running 2 Blue+ you could run 1 Blue+, then the Aquasun, Fiji, then Actinic White.

I have not found a LFS that carries ATI so you would have to order them in. If you order then you could always buy a couple extra bulbs to play w/ the color combo and have spares.


we carry ATI/ fiji purple 48 inchers but no 24's :(
FireWater
Sat, 17th Jul 2010, 09:45 AM
Since when JT? Y'all always have a good selection of UVL in 48 and 24, but I was unaware of the ATI bulbs in stock.
tebstan
Sat, 17th Jul 2010, 09:48 AM
we carry ATI/ fiji purple 48 inchers but no 24's :(


Sorry, who's "we?"
FireWater
Sat, 17th Jul 2010, 09:54 AM
Aquarium Designs
Gseclipse02
Sat, 17th Jul 2010, 10:08 AM
Since when JT? Y'all always have a good selection of UVL in 48 and 24, but I was unaware of the ATI bulbs in stock.

i got jason to pick it up about 3 weeks ago (when that last thread about no one having ATI bulbs)