Should I keep the NO lights after getting MH?

[neowind]

Ok I ordered my new MH lighting and was wondering if for any reason that I should keep my Normal Output lights running in my tank? My MH is going to be a 20k XM bulb so I would not have actinic. Would it help me to run 2x15w NO Actinic 03 bulbs with the MH or would it just hurt things? I already have the 2x15w Actinic setup so it wouldn't cost me any extra to run em.

 

[maroonclownfan]

Can't hurt IMO
Might not add a lot of benefit but could be used to simulate dusk/dawn or night viewing with actinic
Just a thought.

 

[neowind]

Thats what I was kinda thinking I could just use it as a night viewing type thing I don't think it would help much during the day.

 

[shrimp134]

Hey Neo Wind, glad to see you got a new affiliate...Its really cool..and I would keep the lights running if you already have them...why not?

 

[ebsochin]

I would also use the atintic bulbs. A lot of companies sell the MH's with no or vho bulbs. Can't hurt.