New Lighting/Need Feedback Pls

[up north hermit]

Not getting much help over in the reef section, maybe I should have posted here first.
Ready to order my new system. This is for a 40 gal/breeder, 36x18x18. Reef only, DSB, LR.
System is 1-175 MH with 2-95 watt VHO.
Should I go with 5500K or 6500K MH bulb?
Should VHO be split into 1-50/50 bulb and 1-03 bulb?
Ned your feedback please!!
TIA
Hermit

 

[rlv695]

seems like i would put the vhos on with one being an 03 and the other a 6500k...

 

[bobber]

I would agree. The 6500k will look better and the actinic VHO will give a more appealing color. HTH--Bob

 

[up north hermit]

Okay. I'm
Are you saying the Metal Halide bulb should be a 6500k, and the VHO's should both be Actinic?
Please unconfuse me........
Hermit

 

[bobber]

Yes, that is correct. The MH will be yellowish and the actinics being blue will offset the yellow tint. HTH--Bob
p.s. why didn't you leave a message Friday night? Caller ID.

 

[up north hermit]

Bobber--
Check your messages!
Hermit
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