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August 9th, 2007, 07:16 AM
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What k lights give better overall color
Since I have a fish only tank I am running two flourescent bulbs. Wattage is only 40 watts per. I cannot put stronger lighting due to the temps in the tank will rise ( chiller not an option). Now I was wondering what Kelvin degree would make the colors look more vibrant. fish colors consist of yellow,blue,red,orange,black,purple. I have currently a actinic and a 10,000k. what mixture of K's could I put together, I tried a pinkish looking light and I like the yellow and orange under it. Give me clues as this is a fish only tank with low watt lights. Thanks
 What result's could I get out a 20,000K 40 watts over a 10k. Any inputCurrent Aquarium(s) Description: 125 GALLON Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 YEAR Other Intrests: CARS,MARINE LIFE 
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August 9th, 2007, 07:27 AM
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Re: What k lights give better overall color
For a fish only,you can go with any bulbs.For me,I would go 10-14k bulb and actinic 03.If they make NO florescents with 50/50 actinic 420nm/460nm then I would go with that than a 03.
What K was the pink bulb?I have a 10k that is pink...you can go with that and a actinic. 20,000k is bluish-the higher k then usually the more blue.For instance a 14k is usually more blue than a 10k but both are still daylight bulbs. Sorry,if I didn't help much.
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August 9th, 2007, 07:41 AM
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Re: What k lights give better overall color
I like 10K better than 14K. Maybe because I use 50/50 daylights/actinics and the 14K plus actinics just looks TOO blue.
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August 9th, 2007, 05:11 PM
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Re: What k lights give better overall color
Well right now it's a 10k and a 420nm. The pinkish looking bulb is like a 6,700k if I remember correctly the colors stand out somewhat more, Iwas just wondering if I might be going in the right path or if it's just tired eyes. Thanks for the response.
Flourescent 50-50 I have one and the lighting is identical to the 10k and the 420nm. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 GALLON Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 YEAR Other Intrests: CARS,MARINE LIFE
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August 10th, 2007, 03:19 AM
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Re: What k lights give better overall color
In your case,I would go with the 6700k and Actinic 420nm.
Best of luck.
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Live long and prosperDominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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August 10th, 2007, 03:25 AM
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Re: What k lights give better overall color
o.k thanks
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 GALLON Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 YEAR Other Intrests: CARS,MARINE LIFE
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