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    Default Actinics

    When calculating watts/gallon do actinics count the same? Of course i know you could have all 10k bulbs, but what would happen if you used only actinic? I wouldnt do that cause i like the look of the combination but would that affect coral growth?
    -Keith

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    Default RE: Actinics

    So if i have a 4 x 96 watt ballast with 2 10k and 2 actinic bulbs, really im only putting in 192 watts in the tank?
    -Keith

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    Default RE: Actinics

    Ok awesome, thats what i wanted to know. Thanks a lot for your help
    -Keith

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