[bnhaus]

I know this topic has been beat to death but I was just looking for other opinions.

What is your 6 bulb T5 set up and why?

Type of bulbs?

Anyone heard of Korallen Zucht bulbs (ie Fiji purple)?

Thanks in advance.

Bob

[holiday]

I just switched out my bulbs and my LFS suggested using that Fiji Purple. It took some getting used to but I like it.

I have 1- fiji purple, 2 of their coral lights and then 3 geismann 1- daylight, 1-pure atinic and antinic plus.

The corals really like the new bulbs. I only had the basic 3 10,000 white and 3 460 atinic before this. Now they the tank has a variety.

[map95003]

I'm running a 6x54w T5 setup (Workhorse5 electronic balasts w/ individual reflectors), when I first started out I was using the current US bulbs but I switched to ATI bulbs about 6 months ago, hugh difference, much brighter bulbs and my corals pop more. I had to cut down to 4 bulbs for a while after I made the switch because my corals were bleaching on the sandbed....much better bulbs IMO.

Here's my current combo from the front...
1) ATI blue +
2) Pro color
3) ATI Aquablue special
4) ATI blue +
5) ATI Aquablue special
6) ATI blue+

I've read a lot of good reviews on the KC Fiji Purples, I have 2 bulbs on order, I plan to replace the Pro Color with a Fiji. Depending on the look and coral response, I may replace one of the Aquablue specials with a Fiji too.

[bnhaus]

Thanks for the input.

Anyone ONLY use geismann?

Difference between geis and ATI?

Thanks in advance for your opinions.

Bob

[Magaman]

Well its almost time for new bulbs for us as well. I'm thinking going all Geismann (Marine Depot is running 20% off next month on them) We have a Current Nova Extreme Pro 8 lamps, 4 midday 4 actinic right now. And we are thinking of changing up the mix. How does this combo sound:

3 Actinic+
2 Pure Actinic
2 Aqua Blu+
1 Midday