Zmcclinton63 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Switching from less back to t5s and I'm trying to get some info on the ATI fixtures from some local reefers. What are your thoughts and is it worth the money? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I supplement the ati t5s with LEDs. Makes color look great and picks up any spectrum that may be deficient From led alone. Also reduces the spot effect from led. I use the coral blue plus bulbs with a work hours 5 ballast. (btw,i still owe you a copperband. Has not been caught yet and still waiting on that darn fish trap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 Lol okay. Thanks for the feed back! Can't wait for the copperband! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 If you are going to use T5, I would say hands down ATI is the best choice for the money. Pacific sun makes some nice fixtures as well as geismann but much more spendy. The design of the ATI allows the bulbs to be over driven and cooled making them very effective. The trick is to get the right Bulb count and colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I'm really happy with my ATI fixture. I tried LEDs for awhile but to many "malfunctions" . My ATI, years of service and it ALWAYS works. I have a 6 bulb on my 120 and it's my favorite light I've ever had. I can tell you my color is better than MH or LED. Growth rate is better. I still plan to replace the fans one day, as their noise (which bothers few others) is to loud for me. Other than that, I'm a very picky and very satisfied customer. If you want the technical specs and math behind why they look so good hit up Arsonmfg. He knows a ton about them. I've learned a lot from him. His tank might even be the new ATI add... Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Loved my ati! I had it over my sps tank. Got great par and good growth and great coloration of my corals. It also is a sleek design. I think Mandinga ended up with my old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Yes. Good. Mandinga Like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriz2fer Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Metal halides. If your sps don't look good under metal halides your doing something else wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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