ATI Hybrid Fixture

[kien]

I run four ATI 39 watt Blue Plus. They supplement my three 14K halides. If I had the ATI hybrid fixture I would probably do the same as I'm doing now. Use the LEDs for growth spectrum and T5s for looks (fluorescent pop).

Having said that, I would have thought that the blue LEDs would give you that fluorescent pop as well.

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by kien

Having said that, I would have thought that the blue LEDs would give you that fluorescent pop as well.

The blue plus doesn't come close to royal blue led for pop.

[Steve...]

Any thoughts on Blue + combo and Actinic? Still gathering ideas...

[kien]

Originally Posted by Steve...

Any thoughts on Blue + combo and Actinic? Still gathering ideas...

I am personally not a fan of actinics. I tried them once and didn't like them at all. They didn't really add anything to my tank. Not enough blue and not enough growth spectrum. The 22K T5s I find add a nice colour pop while still providing usable PAR.

[lastlight]

Yes those bulbs and the blue plus put lots of useable light out. Actinic I think have barely any par and also require more frequent replacement than other t5.

[Steve...]

Originally Posted by kien

I run four ATI 39 watt Blue Plus. They supplement my three 14K halides. If I had the ATI hybrid fixture I would probably do the same as I'm doing now. Use the LEDs for growth spectrum and T5s for looks (fluorescent pop).

Having said that, I would have thought that the blue LEDs would give you that fluorescent pop as well.

Maybe playing a little more with the LEDs would help as well. I find the program on the ATI is not as user friendly as the Ecotech Radios.