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    Default What is the Best actinic for 65w Pcs?

    Heres a link of the bulbs:
    http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_AquariumPage~PageAlias~lighting_powercompact_co mpact-fluorescent_bulbs.html

    I need to buy 1x 65W bulb so keep that in mind. I want something that will really pop the colors in zoas and lps. I have a 250w mh and 2x65w pc fixture. I have a 14k Phoenix bulb and love it, but no pcs at all right now. The bulbs are straight pin config.
    Last edited by Iplantz; Fri, 16th Jan 2009 at 03:03 PM.

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    I have been disappointed w/ coralife bulbs. They make the tank look dark and are expensive. I personally link them to a few other tank problems I have had in the past. You will get the results you want with colors popping out though.

    SPS bulbs are a light blue. I had better growth with them (wasn't using a MH), but lack any color popping.

    Odyssea seem to have a slight green tint. They have give a much better color contrast to the zoo's and lps. But the green tint sucks.

    Current: I have been to afraid to try them.

    In the future I will be experimenting with mixing the bulbs vs. using 1 brand. I would recommend the same.
    Justin


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    I think I am going with the UVL super actinic bulb, seems to be good, any experienced its color?

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    Stay in the 420nm range, who ever you choose.

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