Whats a good actinic light to add on?

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  1. lukeoslavia

    lukeoslavia Flamingo Tongue

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    I have a MH 70w (got it at a steal) and I have no actinic light and would defiantly like to have something to ease my fish and coral in and out of the crazy bright light! Any suggestions, I would prefer something in a blue!
     
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  2. Runninglite

    Runninglite Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Nice,just got some MH for the first time,crazy bright,i have T-5 Ho. True actincsx2 ati bulbs and it makes everything look like a powder blue,it is a nice look and corals dig it;) My 2 cents;) good luck and enjoy;)
     
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  3. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    since you posted in the Led lighting sub forum Id say something like this.

    There are two blue options there, a 453nm and 445nm. They have colors that might look nice if you match and mix with the blue.

    Stunner LED Strips - 6watt, 12in.
     
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  4. lukeoslavia

    lukeoslavia Flamingo Tongue

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    So I just checked these out and now I have another question!
    I currently have a 14,000k MH, if I get 2 of the 12,000k lights would they be better for my corals or not as good ? Would it be better if I just got the 453nm magenta/blue + another timer to add on with my MH light?
     
    lukeoslavia, Aug 15, 2013
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