Squatch XXL
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Currently hanging over my tank is a 4-pack of ATI bulbs. 2 actinic, one Coral Plus and one Aquablue special.
I found a great deal on Giesmann bulbs, and purchased 7 of them. Why on earth did I just buy 7 friggin bulbs? Well, simply there was free shipping on orders over $75...
I grabbed: 2 Actinic blue, 2 aquablue coral, 2 superpurple and 1 tropic.
They were priced at less than half the MSRP, so in my mind I can justify it. I will eventually find a color combination that suits me....either way, no matter how I run them corals will grow. I haven't decided if I am just going to change out all 4 at one time, or do it over a few days. I may just change out the actinics, than ease into the new "daylight" combo.
Another option that I am bouncing around....I have a spare Coralife Dual power compact ballast and plugs. I may use this to add a pair of PC actinics, and just use my 4 bulb for the "daylight" colors. This would be an option for my upcoming 85g.
Anyone use Giesmann? How do they compare to ATI? Am I being overly concerned about light bulbs?
I found a great deal on Giesmann bulbs, and purchased 7 of them. Why on earth did I just buy 7 friggin bulbs? Well, simply there was free shipping on orders over $75...
I grabbed: 2 Actinic blue, 2 aquablue coral, 2 superpurple and 1 tropic.
They were priced at less than half the MSRP, so in my mind I can justify it. I will eventually find a color combination that suits me....either way, no matter how I run them corals will grow. I haven't decided if I am just going to change out all 4 at one time, or do it over a few days. I may just change out the actinics, than ease into the new "daylight" combo.
Another option that I am bouncing around....I have a spare Coralife Dual power compact ballast and plugs. I may use this to add a pair of PC actinics, and just use my 4 bulb for the "daylight" colors. This would be an option for my upcoming 85g.
Anyone use Giesmann? How do they compare to ATI? Am I being overly concerned about light bulbs?
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