Which Actinic Bulb?

JEMichael IV · 12-27-2001, 07:41 AM

I am upgrading my lighting to 2x400 6500k PFO MH Bulb Kit

Should I use VHO or PC for the actinic supplement?

If VHO would 2x110 be enough or would I need 3 or 4?

If PC would 2x96w be enough or would I need 3 or 4?

Thanks for your help

**Ninong** · 12-27-2001, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by JEMichael IV:

I am upgrading my lighting to 2x400 6500k PFO MH Bulb Kit

That will give you a lot of intensity to keep anything you want.

Should I use VHO or PC for the actinic supplement?

Either one, it's a matter of personal preference.

If VHO would 2x110 be enough or would I need 3 or 4?

Two would certainly be enough but four would be better as far as improving the appearance of the tank, coloration-wise. How large is your tank?

If PC would 2x96w be enough or would I need 3 or 4?

Same answer... except that when it comes to improving the color appearance of 400w 6500K Iwasakis, most folks prefer VHO actinics. But again, it's all a matter of personal preference.

Ninong

Ltspd · 12-27-2001, 01:03 PM

How about a setup like this http://lampsnow.com/4lampvhokit.html

You could try any number of actinic's, if you didnt need all 4 blue they could be replaced with aquasun VHO's or you may possible be able to use a combination of VHO actinics with NO 10kk's.

12-27-2001, 07:41 AM	#1
JEMichael IV Just Moved In Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 34	Which Actinic Bulb? I am upgrading my lighting to 2x400 6500k PFO MH Bulb Kit Should I use VHO or PC for the actinic supplement? If VHO would 2x110 be enough or would I need 3 or 4? If PC would 2x96w be enough or would I need 3 or 4? Thanks for your help __________________ John Michael Proud Member of the Rocky Mountain Reef Club --Current Setup-- 172g Oceanic Bowfront plumbed into a 300g and 100g in basement, 3x250w 10k AquaSpacelight on Main Display, 2x250w AquaStarlight on 300g stocktank, 2 Iwaki 100 RLT's for returns plumed into a 100g stocktank sump, Aqua Medic T5000 Dual Skimmer, Aqua Medic T5000 Calcium Reactor, Aqua Controller II Pro, and running Red Sea 250ml Ozone generator.

12-27-2001, 09:37 AM	#2
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,691	Re: Which Actinic Bulb? Originally posted by JEMichael IV: I am upgrading my lighting to 2x400 6500k PFO MH Bulb Kit That will give you a lot of intensity to keep anything you want. Should I use VHO or PC for the actinic supplement? Either one, it's a matter of personal preference. If VHO would 2x110 be enough or would I need 3 or 4? Two would certainly be enough but four would be better as far as improving the appearance of the tank, coloration-wise. How large is your tank? If PC would 2x96w be enough or would I need 3 or 4? Same answer... except that when it comes to improving the color appearance of 400w 6500K Iwasakis, most folks prefer VHO actinics. But again, it's all a matter of personal preference. Ninong

12-27-2001, 01:03 PM	#3
Ltspd Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Arden, NC USA Posts: 2,767	How about a setup like this http://lampsnow.com/4lampvhokit.html You could try any number of actinic's, if you didnt need all 4 blue they could be replaced with aquasun VHO's or you may possible be able to use a combination of VHO actinics with NO 10kk's. __________________ Paul C Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

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