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ReeferRob
10-15-2009, 04:40 PM
As most know I have a IceCap 660 retro w/ 2 x24 bulb. I have out grown my 15 gallon frag tank.........already and upgrading to a 24x24x12 frag tank.

Do you guys think adding a third bulb will be okay, or should I go for the 4 bulb?

Also looking for suggestions on bulb selection. Currently have the ATI Blue Special and Blue+ running, I have a GE6500k I want to use because I get crazy growth out of it.
What should my fourth bulb be?

Not so concerned with looks as much as what will help with the best growth!
jojo22
10-15-2009, 04:52 PM
I voted for four, looking long term you will be happy you got the four bulb set up if you ever have to do another upgrade.
ReeferRob
10-15-2009, 05:18 PM
Great point, thinking out side the box. I was thinking of needs of the coral and par...
jojo22
10-15-2009, 05:23 PM
Yeah, and 4 bulbs are better than 3. If you need an area with less light a few sections of window screen layered over top of each other would work wonders.
Rabidgoose
10-15-2009, 06:02 PM
That's an easy call.......4:D You already have the ballast for it, pretty cheap to go to 4 bulbs.
Mike
10-15-2009, 07:38 PM
I would think you could add the Fiji Purple (to try) or another blue plus. I have a 6 bulb tek fixture and I got that one because I can always decrease PAR by playing with the lights or increase it. You have more flexibility with additional bulbs.
ReeferRob
10-15-2009, 08:16 PM
That's an easy call.......4:D You already have the ballast for it, pretty cheap to go to 4 bulbs.

Ya, it would only cost $70 bucks to add a fourth bulb, but then again I could buy say a nice favia or something instead
Poseidon
10-16-2009, 12:36 PM
I vote 4 as well, do AB Special and Blue + skip the GE, unless you want to grow Chaeato, then it is an AWESOME choice. ;)
schminksbro
10-16-2009, 01:32 PM
I would do 4. I am liking the UVL 75/25. Kinda like 14k. If you combine it with other bluer bulbs it is quite cool. Seems to make reds pop.
ReeferRob
10-16-2009, 07:19 PM
Who make the Fiji Purple I can't seem to find it, well at least at the three online spots I purchase from.

So the over all feeling is that the ATI Blue Plus and Blue Special are the way to go, 2 and 2 of each?
Rabidgoose
10-16-2009, 07:28 PM
I'm setting up a 45 cube and I will be running 3 Blue+ and 1 Blue Special. Mine will be mostly zoa/paly with some LPS maybe down the road. IMO that would work for you as well especially with 12" depth





Who make the Fiji Purple I can't seem to find it, well at least at the three online spots I purchase from.

So the over all feeling is that the ATI Blue Plus and Blue Special are the way to go, 2 and 2 of each?