Another lighting question...

[Mek0ng]

Go for a 420/460 actinic/blue mix, IMO they bring out the colors more. Pure 420 bulbs are dim and on the purple side, where pure blue is brighter, yet wont fluoresce corals as much.

Thanks for the suggestion. Which of these bulbs would be best to replace the actinic? I am unsure what they mean by deep blue 03 and bright blue? Thanks in advance for any more input.

Much thanks to PP for the lighting set up too!!

http://www.marinedepot.com/96W_Dual_420 ... 68-vi.html

[JaxPuffer]

Can anyone tell me about a bulb. It has the following listed on it. FR96/03/SQ the manufacturer is UV lighting company. I know it is a 96 watt and square pin. Just curious if anyone knows how to get the light specs on it. Thanks in advance for any help.

[SammyDee]

google the brand name and model number I always do this cuz I lose instuctions to somethings. Or just to do exactly what you want to do is look specs up, yea try google, should work. brand name and model number

[Pufferpunk]

I tried Google & couldn't find anything. Sorry--I wish I could remember the name of the site I bought that off of.

[JaxPuffer]

I tried Google & couldn't find anything. Sorry--I wish I could remember the name of the site I bought that off of.

You are the one that gave me the sight for that listed a Deep Blue 03 bulb. I am wondering if the bulb stamp is meaning just that? It is a real deep blue color so that would make sense. Shipped that other light back today so hopefully I will have the 10k in a week. The tank is awfully blue with the 96 watt actinic and 30 watt t8

[Pufferpunk]

I'm almost positive this is where I got that bulb from: http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/Power_ ... ent/Bulbs/

[JaxPuffer]

whooo hooooo! Finally got the 10k light today! Holy moly the tank looks sweet now. Thanks so much for the set up PP. Now I just got to get a fan on it and it's good to go.

[DarkStorm]

if ya decide to upgrade again
http://www.aquatraders.com best deals going on metal halide if your looking..

[Mek0ng]

Isn't aqua traders the company that imports cheap no UL rated lights to the USA? I remember a company with a name like that and a number of people had their MH setups catch on fire, happened to a few people in my reef club.

I might be wrong, but it looks a lot like that.

[SammyDee]

Can any suggest any nice light setups for a 55g Tall. L36"xH24"xW12.5" I want something thats good for any corals(just in case) and I want one that does lunar lighting. I have no clue what Iam looking for. Suggestions would be helpful. I like to stay under 300$$ if possible. THX

[Mek0ng]

Best:

250 watt Metal Halide, you should be able to find a decent ballast/fixture/ bulb for ~$300

Better:

4x39 watt T5 $306.95 for complete fixture, less for retrofit kit. (remember if a T5 doesn't have effective reflectors its no better than PC)

Good enough for soft corals:

2x96 watt PC (price varies)

[SammyDee]

Are there preference here amongst the style bulbs. I may attempt some corals in the future. And I don't know what Ill get. Mostly lower maintenance ones but still. I may try an anemone too. So what's everyone here use the T5 style or the PC Or LED Or.... what one can be good. I want something with the housing/Bulbs/fans and day/night/lunar lights and timer. Any brands specifically and sites to look at for them? Would my normal florescent bulb be good enough for my live rock to grow be rich and colorful. Im really want some really purple coralline algae.

[CarmenH]

I've got a normal t8 or t10 (?) double with a 10000k and an actinic on Zephyr's tank and the mushrooms and polyps do great and the coraline is spreading like crazy...

[Pufferpunk]

I have 6 T5s over my main DT & can keep anything I like in there. I have a MH/T5 combo & can also keep most anything I want in there too. I started with a 55g & PC lights & kept a pretty well-stocked tank with those lights too, just no SPS (or just a few easy ones).

[SammyDee]

SPS?