10,000k or Actinic?

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  1. rwill92

    rwill92 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    i got a coralife mini fixture ( 9watt actinic and 9watt 10,000) for my 1.5 gallon tank and extra bulbs . i was wondering if i should keep it this way or do a duel actinic or a duel 10,000k? thanks for any advice
     
    rwill92, Jun 3, 2009
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  2. Kirklandp

    Kirklandp Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I also bought the mini. I Love it. IMO leave the actinic and 10000k on I think dual actinics would be to much for a 1.5
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I would recommend 50-50, the way it came. You'll get the full spectrum that the corals will need.



    Luna
     
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  4. rwill92

    rwill92 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    thanks

    thanks guys for the help! i thought that would be the best too but wasnt for sure ..i guess thats why they made site!:) k+
     
    rwill92, Jun 3, 2009
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