True Lumen?

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Meez, Jul 1, 2010.

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  1. Meez

    Meez Plankton

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    I have an 18 watt x 2 Current fixture over a 10 gallon and needed new bulbs. Since I couldn't wait any longer for the UVL's I ordered the True Lumen 12K and actinic. While the boxes were correct both bulbs say 12KK Power White so I went ahead and swapped out my old 10K for one of these new 12K's. Holy Blue!!! My zoas and rics are glowing like never before but it's like Windex blue, alot of things I'm used to seeing are now washed out.

    Anybody else use these?
     
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  3. Meez

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    Update, as stated one box said 12K and the other actinic. Turns out the actinic bulb was mislabeled as 12K, hence the really blue look. Once I put both new bulbs in they looked just like the old 10K actinic combo. Maybe a little brighter.