My ATI is amazing up & running
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Topic: My ATI is amazing up & running
Posted By: Connie
Subject: My ATI is amazing up & running
Date Posted: November 24 2011 at 4:33pm
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Thanks for all your advise. I ordered the ATI 60 inch unit 8 x 80 watt today.... I am very excited.. Now I want to be sure I order the correct bulbs. I like a bright tank but with lots of atinic to get the corals to color up.. I currently have 3 250 watt MH that I run a Blue Line 14K bulb in. I really like the color.... Not the power bill. Am I right in thinking I can get this from ATI bulbs: 5 Blue plus 2 Purple Plus 1 GE 6500 K My tank is a full walk around so I am nervous with the one 6500 K... HELP!!!
------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
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Posted By: badfinger
Date Posted: November 24 2011 at 5:21pm
| I think your on the right pth with your bulbs, but it is always nice to get an extra bulb to play around with |
Posted By: jdinchak
Date Posted: November 24 2011 at 5:35pm
| That's the one I am thinking about too. Let me know what you think - take pictures!!! |
Posted By: Connie
Date Posted: November 24 2011 at 6:41pm
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An extra bulb... Great idea I never thought of that. I think I will get two or three.... Might as well save on the shipping... ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: kellerexpress
Date Posted: November 24 2011 at 9:30pm
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you wont regret it, I love my ati. Good bulb choices too! ------------- IM 30L Kessil A160we x2 |
Posted By: Chad
Date Posted: November 24 2011 at 9:45pm
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I just picked up a 24" ati 6 bulb also! I can't wait to get it on one of my frag tanks. ------------- What?! You pooped in the refrigerator, and ate the entire wheel of cheese?! I'm not even mad.... That's actually amazing! |
Posted By: kody72
Date Posted: November 24 2011 at 10:20pm
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Love the ati's ive got the power module 8x54w. the bulb selection you picked is a good combo. Im gonna try 2 purple plus, 2 true atinics, and 4 blue plus this next time around. I had a 4 bulb tek I used 2 blue plus, purple plus, and a true atinic over my frag tank awesome colors ------------- http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60612&title=kody72-fishroom" rel="nofollow - KODY72 FISHROOM BUILD 281g DT 187g Rimless Frag ATI PM lighting SRO DSCR-300ext 8013908179 |
Posted By: ttls1
Date Posted: November 25 2011 at 12:01am
| Congrats on the purchase but don't plan on much energy savings. Depending on how long you run them but probably less than 10 cents a day. It only uses 110 w less an hour. |
Posted By: Ryan Thompson
Date Posted: November 25 2011 at 9:06am
That is assuming her metal halide ballasts ran the bulbs at the 250w rating which is highly unlikely. Most metal halide ballasts will over drive bulbs. The ballasts could of been running the bulbs upwards of 300w each. You are also assuming she has no chiller. I am not assuming she does but if so, the savings will be MUCH more than 10 cents a day. Connie, Make sure you go SLOW and acclimate your stuff properly. The corals will need some time to adjust the different intensity and the "blanket" of light they will be receiving from the T5s. |
ttls1 wrote:Posted By: Connie
Date Posted: November 25 2011 at 2:56pm
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Thanks everyone... Great advice ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: Akira
Date Posted: November 25 2011 at 5:06pm
| Cant wait to see the difference .. |
Posted By: P.Kapp
Date Posted: November 25 2011 at 6:22pm
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If you wanted to get a different bulb than the GE 6500 to experiment with, I have one that I used for about a month and decided to go a little more blue. Its an 80w too. I would trade you for a frag or something. Doesnt do me much good just sitting in my storage room. ------------- Preston Kapp 210 Gal Reef |
Posted By: Connie
Date Posted: November 25 2011 at 8:26pm
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Love the idea... I have a mountain of frags laying on the bottom of my tank. Some high dollar shrooms too. I dont get to Roy much..... ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: Connie
Date Posted: December 07 2011 at 4:54pm
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Well they have been on for three days now and so far I LOVE THIS LIGHT.... Color of coral is much brighter, cyano is disappearing, heating issues gone as well as the cooling fan on the sump. Tank is much brighter yet the color is better.... Best move I've ever made and worth every dime..... ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: Josh95
Date Posted: December 07 2011 at 5:19pm
| Great to hear, Post some pics if you can |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: December 07 2011 at 5:42pm
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Awesome Connie!!! I have debated on going T5 and with a higher end fixture as I think that is my problem with T5 I always get the cheap fixture and they don't put out as great of light. The fixture was so sleek looking the other night when I was at your place I loved it!
Post pics, post pics, post pics:)!!!! ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: December 07 2011 at 8:01pm
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Jackie I have the PowerModule 8*24W and so far I love it. I have coral in my tank now and they seem to love the light as I am getting great color(mainly LPS so far). Feel free to check it out anytime or if you have question let me know. Connie, I am happy you love the fixture and I'm sure your corals will love it too. My heat my 93 changes maybe 1 degree a day. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: December 07 2011 at 8:16pm
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I wish I could find a used 4 bulb one :( I don't have the funds to pay $400 for the fixture and another $80-100 in bulbs:( ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: bur01014
Date Posted: December 07 2011 at 11:46pm
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just a word of advice/caution...I got my ATI about a month ago for my tank which was previously lit with a lower end T5 fixture.....I setup the new ATI at 8 inches high above my tank, my corals begin bleaching within a week or two.....make sure your new fixture is quite high off (10-12 inches) the tank and carefully watch your corals, the ATI fixtures have a great deal of PAR....if things appear good after 3-4 weeks, slowly lower it to the sweet spot (typically 6-8 inches)... Enjoy! |
Posted By: bur01014
Date Posted: December 07 2011 at 11:48pm
| oh and you might want to try a kz new generation (12-14k, white blue) if the GE 6500k is too yellow/orange for you....that bulb seems to be popular in current bulb combos, but I just can't force myself to use it....brand new sitting in my garage.... |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: December 08 2011 at 10:26am
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Its crazy how much PAR this fixture produces. I have to start my corals in the sand and slowly move them up or they will bleach out. It will be nice when my acros are use to the light and color up nicely:) ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |