Lighting for New Tank

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by kcbrad, Nov 15, 2009.

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  1. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Ahhhh...that price is much better than the last light you showed me!! I'll look into that one. I really like the idea of lunar LEDs...sounds so cool!
     
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    I love the lunar LEDs, when they come on, the tank shimmers beautifully and makes a lot of my corals look amazing.. I can put up a vid of it when lights go out in a little while if you want.. I really recommend this light, I love it..
     
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    Please do put up a video. I'd love to see it!

    One more question, when looking at lights, what does actinic mean?
     
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    In simple, they provide the blue end of the light spectrum to make corals and fish look amazing.. Ill take some pics to show.. check back here in about 10 min..
     
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    Does anyone know any websites for good deals on lights?
     
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    heres some pics..

    all of the lights on..
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    actinic off, daylight on.. I never ever use this.. it looks yellow and groos..
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    actinic only..
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    and moon lights..
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    I hope this helps sway your decision.. ;D
     
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    Wow!! Those lunar LEDs are soooo freakin' cool!! I think I really want those - I will even pay a bit more to have those. So neat. Does the light you suggested to me (AquaticLife T5 HO Light Fixtures w/ Lunar LED's) have actinic light? When I read the specs I didn't see that...but it definitely looks better with the blue light...
     
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    Yes, they have actinic.. They just call it 420/460 nm light talking about the wavelengths they produce..
     
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    Thanks a million!!
     
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    bama Humpback Whale

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    you gave me karma! I love karma, haha.. ;D;D