Actinics on only???

[carlos413]

Would I do my fish and inverts harm if I only turn on the actinic lights? My corals colors look better on just actinic lighting. The veiwing lights do my corals no justice.

 

[wangotango]

It won't harm them, but actinic lights won't give them the light needed to sustain them long term.
What other lamps are you running? You could just swap those out if you don't like their color.
-Justin

 

[bmkj02]

Just those lights might and I stress the might be okay for the fish but for anything else I will say no. Your corals will die after a short time. What kind of lighting are you using?

 

[carlos413]

Originally Posted by bmkj02
http:///forum/post/3125541
Just those lights might and I stress the might be okay for the fish but for anything else I will say no. Your corals will die after a short time. What kind of lighting are you using?
65w pc lightsx4

 

[flower]

Originally Posted by carlos413
http:///forum/post/3125578
65w pc lightsx4

Try 50/50 bulbs..they are more blue.

 

[tang master]

Actinic light promotes the growth of Zoaxanthellae algae, essential for the growth and well-being of all photosynthetic corals and invertebrates but it usually doesnt allow for good aquarium veiwing so you could use mostly actinics but be sure to compliment at least on bright daylight to tie the colors together.