Confused...............

[ReefMan1981]

My LFS told me that true actinic 03 lighting is the most beneficial lighting for anemones & soft corals.
I am under the impression that actinic lighting is used to make the aquarium look nicer.
I am currently using 4-65 watt PC lighting and have 2-10,000k bulbs & 2-actinic bulbs.
Is the LFS guy right? Should I use more actinic lighting or just leave it alone?
Also, do they make 14,000k bulbs for PC?
If so would this be a good choice?

I see alot of people asking what kind of lights to get, but no one explains what spectrum lighting or what type of bulb is best and why.

Thanks in advance.

[zhenya]

Give this article a read over..
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002...earchterm=None

I think it should answer some of your questions about lighting a reeftank.

[Reefland]

In my opinion, actinic lighting is more for the appearance. You get the most use out of full spectrum daylight bulbs. Or better yet, bulbs from the 6500k to 10000k range.

[ReefMan1981]

Thanks. That article was very informative. That is the kind of information I have been looking for.
If you know of any websites or other articles or a good book on this subject please let me know. Your help is much appreciated.
I think I will go with 2-65 watt 10,000k & 2-65 watt 50/50 bulbs.
Thanks again!!!