Need help with bulbs, going to buy ASAP

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by {Nano}Reefer, Dec 13, 2008.

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  1. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    LMAO.... "When I get PERMISSION" .... I am glad I'm not the only one that needs permission from the wife...
     
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  2. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    im only looking to get 4 actually, i still need to get the koralia nano and thats what my budget is allowing for right now...;D
     
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  3. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    lol, im glad i have a girlfriend that enjoys the hobby as much as i do.
     
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  4. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Play it safe. One 12, one 14 and two actinics. That's the way I would go. It brings out the color of the corals also. The bluer the lighting.
     
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  5. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    thanks john, i think i will trust you on this one :)
     
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  6. Aqualung

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    I agree with John I have the UVL actinic 420 and a 12k. I have the stock Current 10k and 460nm still in my fixture. I hate 6700k because it's yellowish, and the 10k is too white, and washes out the colors. The 12k has a nice tint.. almost pinkish. I'm waiting on a 14k from the LFS to come in, so I can swap out the 10k. Get the 12k and 14k.
    I love the look of the 12k/420 vs the 10k/460.. it's more pleasing to the eye, and honestly my coral likes it better... now if they could only get that bulb in stock
     
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  7. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    I personally would get 3 aquablue +s or maybe 2 blue+ and 2actinic+ depending on how much blue you like.. Nano did you ever get to look at my tank thread? Honestly I would stick to blue+ and actinic + if I only had 4 bulbs.... UVL, even from my wholesalers never really get a good rep...

    Good luck and happy reefing!!
     
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  8. ExoticFish

    ExoticFish Astrea Snail

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    I'm running two 12k white actinics and two 18k T5's. I'm very happy with how it lights the tank.
     
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  9. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    ya i saw your tank, but i dont see what bulbs are what color temp and so on. i also screwed up on my order.......:-/ hit the wrong button and didnt notice it, anyone know if i can change my order from marinedepot? it hasnt shipped yet since its still the weekend.
     
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  10. Aqualung

    Aqualung Stylophora

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    Yeah call them in the morn.
     
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