kevine6678
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last summer I purchased a t5 ho 4 bulb fixture. It came with 2 460 nm actinic bulbs and 2 10000 k daylight bulbs. It's about time to replace the bulbs and I was looking to get some advice from some other experianced reef keepers about what kinda bulbs to get.
I want bulbs that will bring out the colors of my corals as well as promote growth. Should I stick with 2 460 nm and 2 10000 k? I know that 12000, 14000, 18000, and 20000 k have a progressivley bluer tint but is there any benefit to those spectrums other than personal preferance? 6700 k has more of a yellow tint, will it make the corals grow faster? finally will 420 nm have any benefit as opposed to a 460 nm?
Any feedback will be much appreciated to help assist by buying. Thanks!!
I want bulbs that will bring out the colors of my corals as well as promote growth. Should I stick with 2 460 nm and 2 10000 k? I know that 12000, 14000, 18000, and 20000 k have a progressivley bluer tint but is there any benefit to those spectrums other than personal preferance? 6700 k has more of a yellow tint, will it make the corals grow faster? finally will 420 nm have any benefit as opposed to a 460 nm?
Any feedback will be much appreciated to help assist by buying. Thanks!!
