Atinic White Bulb

[ags]

I just posted this in the reef section and thought maybe I would have better luck here. What is the Kelvin rating of an atinic white bulb? Also is the atinic 03 bulb 20k. I am trying to decide which lamps to set up in my tank. I just bought the icecap 660

 

[viper12775]

the 03 is 7100k and the white are 12000k

 

[bang guy]

PC or VHO or NO? manufacturer?

 

[ags]

sorry did not realize how broad my question was. White Atinic VHO. Today I am buying the lights for my tank and like the bright white with a hint of blue look. I do not like the yellow look at all. I already have purchased 6700k trichromatic and atinic 03. Need two more lamps.

 

[bang guy]

A white Actinic has two sets of phosphors. Actinic and Daylight. The Daylight will be in the range of 6,500K up to 12,000K depending on the manufacturer. The light from the Actinic Phosphors does not have a Kelvin Color rating... it in considered Infinite.
It sounds to me like you want to add a pair of Actinic White bulbs. IMO one Actinic and one Daylight will look identical to a pair of Actinic Whites.

 

[ags]

So what is the ideal combination of bulbs? I see some running daylight and atinic and others running 50/50. Very subjective I know but in terms of look and care of my tank what is ya'lls idea of perfect? TIA

 

[surfnturf]

50(actinic)/50(daylight) seems to be the most popular combination and gives a nice balance. HTH, personally I like straight 10,000K, bright white with just the right amount of blue.