So i need new bulbs and am still in debate what to get.
i currently use front to back:
blue +
aquablue special
kz fiji purple
blue +
i was going to replace them with all ATI
blue +
aquablue special
purple +
blue +
but after seeing the color spectrum charts on reefgeeks website i can't decide and might do:
Front to back:
purple +
aquablue special
purple +
blue +
or
Purple +
aquablue special
blue +
purple +
if you look at the color charts below you can see that the purple + is only a tiny bit less blue than the blue + bulbs but it gives you a good part of the red spectrum so i am thinking of scrapping the fiji purple and a blue + for the extra purple + to get more of the red spectrum as well.
any thoughts on this?
4x 24w t5 retro fixture with icecap reflectors.
bulbs in place 1 and 4 are on a switch and 2 and 3 are on a switch. bulbs 1 and 4 are on an hour longer before and after 2 and 3 to simulate the sunrise/sunset effect with just the blue + bulbs to give you an idea of what i currently do.
any thoughts would help immensely!
Last edited by jolson10450; 04-13-2011 at 08:28 AM.
I haven't seen the Purple+ in person, but from what I hear it's basically the same as the Fiji Purple. As a result, I would think that two Purple+ bulbs would make the tank too pink, unless that's what you like. Most people only recommend one supplimental bulb like this in a 4 or 6 bulb setup.
I haven't seen the Purple+ in person, but from what I hear it's basically the same as the Fiji Purple. As a result, I would think that two Purple+ bulbs would make the tank too pink, unless that's what you like. Most people only recommend one supplimental bulb like this in a 4 or 6 bulb setup.
Thanks i guess i will be the guinea pig for this test, i ordered 2x purple +, 1x blue + and 1x aquablue special so i plan on taking before and after pictures so it is clear to tell the color difference and will rate it on a jolson scale of how much i like them.
I like this one the best! All the others IMO are too redish pinkish however it's all about what you like that counts most If your not going for looks then go for it.
Blue +
aquablue special
kz fiji purple
blue +
The only difference with the above from mine is I'm using the ATI purple+ I like the look because I can see each and every individual color.
here is a picture of my camera phone, it gets the color a little more true then the pictures above. the bulb config is:
Blue +
purple +
purple +
blue +
for some reason my better camera isn't capturing the true color... its a lot bluer than it is in the picture, the actual tank has a blue tint, you cant even see the pink tint to it but the red corals are a lot brighter.