whats the best pc bulb?

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  1. ollie51

    ollie51 Feather Duster

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    i plan to go to t5 ho soon (hopefully)but for now i have to change bulbs in this fixture , it now has 2 96 1 6700, 1 420 actinic would 10000 be better , heard 6700 more for fresh water. tank is mixed some lps ricos zoas leather ect any suggestions?
     
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  3. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Yes, 10k will be much better.
     
  4. kiarah

    kiarah Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Hi i had t-10? and wanted to upgrade but didnt really want to run a MH due to the cost off purchuse & running. So i did some reserch & found 2 other produces : T-5 & LED lighting units. I reserched the pro & cons off both products & decided to go with the LED unit. In the uk they are very new so the pice was good... 4 led lighting units for £380 & they are very cheep to run! iI also purchused 2 t- 5 bulbs due to me panicing that they might not be as good as i have read! But i have been using them since christmaswith amazing results! my mushroom palps & ridicorda have mutipled like crazy! They have spread all over my tank and it looks stunning. the lights have a very good shimmer effect and i personally think they are a fantastic product.
    Thanks k
     
  5. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    ya deff dont run 6700k they will premote sooo much algea, for for a 10k or a 12k or even 15k if you like that blue look.