power compact lighting

[kycoralhead]

Is it a good idea to use 10K and actinic in equal values? Or since 10K has the blue spectrum should you use more 10K and less (wattage) of actinic lighting. Custom sealife has a smart lamp which is 50/50. Is 50/50 the proper mix? Lets hear what others are using.

 

[Contender]

Or since 10K has the blue spectrum should you use more 10K and less (wattage) of actinic lighting.

10k PC bulbs actually look surprisingly yellow. You are going to need at least equal parts actinic to balance it out and give it a crisper look. I would definitely go with equal wattage and would stay away from 50/50 bulbs, which lose some intensity.

 

[mickadee]

I agree with contender I have 220 watts on my 50 but I have 6500k and 2 03 acintic lights I like the color of the 2 put together and have had good overall coral growth from them.
Mike

 

[Anonymous]

I have a 55watt actinic and a 55 watt 10k on my system and it looks great. Just enough blue to make the colors pop.