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September 20th, 2008, 12:25 AM
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Bulb choices
My new light fixture comes with a choice of bulbs, help me make a decision quick, or its coming with 10k and actinics. I have 8X80 watts to choose from, in 10k, 15k, 20k, 450nm and 420nm. What kind on combo should I get?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180g reef with 60g sump/fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: one year! Other Intrests: Snowmobiling, fishing and other outdoor activities 
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September 20th, 2008, 12:44 AM
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Re: Bulb choices
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 165g Reef, 50g sump w/fuge, Metal halides. 75g Planted Freshwter. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4yrs
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September 20th, 2008, 01:01 AM
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Re: Bulb choices
Thats Reefs the bulb expert.
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September 20th, 2008, 01:13 AM
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Re: Bulb choices
that just hurt my head......plus, I'm talking about stock bulbs that come with the light. choices are 10k,15k,20k, 450nm and 420nm actinic
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180g reef with 60g sump/fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: one year! Other Intrests: Snowmobiling, fishing and other outdoor activities
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September 20th, 2008, 01:22 AM
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Re: Bulb choices
Try 2X10K
2X20K 4X420nm
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September 20th, 2008, 01:25 AM
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Re: Bulb choices
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#7
September 20th, 2008, 01:31 AM
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Re: Bulb choices
I like a little bluer look so I would go that route. What Yote said is a nice balance of all the colors.
Just posted Reefs link because we have this same question going in several threads. I think you will be happy with those choices. Study Reefs thoughts on this and maybe you can get some more ideas for the next time you need bulbs. Let us know how they look when they come in. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 165g Reef, 50g sump w/fuge, Metal halides. 75g Planted Freshwter. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4yrs
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September 20th, 2008, 01:58 AM
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Re: Bulb choices
i agree with yote, and always go 420nm when choosing actinic bulbs
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September 20th, 2008, 02:00 AM
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Re: Bulb choices
i like a mix of both 420 and 460 it makes a nice color
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 9 years Other Intrests: fishing,hunting,computers
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#10
September 20th, 2008, 02:47 AM
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Re: Bulb choices
Blue(460nm actinics) and purple(420nm) looks way better than all blue or purple.
2-10k 2-15k 2-460nm 1-420nm 1-20k purely personal
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