lighting Help needed...

[kamla]

hi guys..

I am ready to order my lights for my reef
i need to buy 2 bulbs

here are the choices..

• 1) 10,000K
  
  2) Bright Blue (Peak output in the 420-430nm range with almost all output between 400nm and 500nm)
  
  3) Deep Blue Actinic (Peak output in the 420-430nm range with almost all output between 380nm and 450nm)
  
  4) twin-tube bulb has one tube that is 10000K and one tube that is Deep Blue 03 actinic

Which ones should i get and in what configuration.

i cannot turn one bulb on @ a time.
the ballast does not allow it, so both the bulbs will be on and off at the same time..

i could get 1&2 or 1&3 or 4&4 or 1&4 you get it..

So what do you think..

Thanks for your help

 

[Hara]

it would be helpful to know what you will have in the tank and what type of bulbs you are buying and also what size the tank is.

 

[kamla]

Lol.. Ur Right...

well the tank will have GSP, SOme shrums and Xenia.

2X65 watts of PC light should be good.. IMO

i wanted to know which configuration is best..
and which is better.... bright blue or Deep Blue Actinic

Thanks

Kamla

 

[Hara]

Unless that is a very small tank, that is probably not enough light. But going on the assumption that it is a small tank, I would go with the 2 # 4 option. This will be a nice blue color to the tank with enough actinic for any purpose.

 

[kamla]

silly me.. its a 29 gal tanks...

 

[Hara]

ok, I still stand by my option choice, you should do ok with that.