Tell me Yes/No/You're crazy

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by kcbrad, Dec 31, 2009.

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  1. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    What coloring do people recommend? I kind of like the bluish...I think...I don't know!! What makes the colors of fish and corals the brightest?
     
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  3. NeighborTomita

    NeighborTomita Banned

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    Actinic's will bring out the florescent proteins in any coral or fish :)
     
  4. kcbrad

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    Okay, those are the blueish ones, right? I'm very new at this - haha. :)

    Thanks!
     
  5. NeighborTomita

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    lol yes the blue one's. I think actinics are measured in Nanometers, while daylights are measured in Kelvins, I do not know how they measure the 50/50 bulbs.
     
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    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Okay, thanks a lot!!

    I'm placing my order right now at reefgeek.com. I'm just gonna do it so I don't have to agonize over it anymore!
     
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    lol do you know which bulbs you are getting?
     
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    good job! reefgeek is awesome, and you might get candy with your order, i got 3 jolly ranchers :lol:
     
  10. kcbrad

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    Wow, candy!!! I want some - I'll keep my fingers crossed!
     
  11. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I have no idea! I said that I don't know what lights I want/need, but told him my requirements and that I like the look of the actinics...so we'll see what happens!
     
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    Congrats on the new purchase ;) I see you went with reefgeek - good company :)