Actinic questions! - Aquarium Advice

Hookman · 06-17-2008, 07:09 PM

I have been using dual actinics for a while. I ordered 460s, will they bring out more colors? My buddy told me to get 420s, but I figured I'd try em once. Any pros/cons considering actinic spectrums?

ccCapt · 06-17-2008, 08:31 PM

I'm assuming you mean the bulbs peak at 420 or 460. Are these no, cf, VHO or T5? What exactly did you order and what did you have before?
T5's have a vast array of different color "blues" you can use. It's up to what loooks best to you. Actinics alone have little affect on coral growth.

**melosu58** · 06-17-2008, 10:59 PM

Moved to General Hardware and equipment discussion.

06-17-2008, 07:09 PM	#1
Hookman Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 128	Actinic questions! I have been using dual actinics for a while. I ordered 460s, will they bring out more colors? My buddy told me to get 420s, but I figured I'd try em once. Any pros/cons considering actinic spectrums?

06-17-2008, 08:31 PM	#2
ccCapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,875 Images: 3	I'm assuming you mean the bulbs peak at 420 or 460. Are these no, cf, VHO or T5? What exactly did you order and what did you have before? T5's have a vast array of different color "blues" you can use. It's up to what loooks best to you. Actinics alone have little affect on coral growth. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project /Larry

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