PC Spectrum advice?

nillan00 · #1 05/25/2006, 09:07 PM

Hey everyone,

I have a power compact setup with 6 65W bulbs (2 rows of 3). Since there are so many choices with regards to spectrum, I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on which bulbs to use?

Currently I'm running:
2 x SunPaq Dual Actinic (420nm/460nm)
2 x SunPaq Dual Daylight (6700K/10000K)
2 x SmartPaq Daylight (10000K/Actinic 460nm)

I do like the look of the tank at the moment, except that I think that there might be a bit too much yellow light... I realize that there are many ways to go about ammeding this, so I was hoping someone had some suggestions!

Thanks!

Nilla

swashbuckler · #2 05/25/2006, 09:14 PM

4 Dual Actinics

1 SmartPaq

1 Dual Day

98riv · #3 05/26/2006, 11:02 AM

If a person was going to get an actinic bulb, should they get the 420nm or the 460 nm?

swashbuckler · #4 05/26/2006, 05:30 PM

depends on what look you want- 420nm gives you the purple disco hues

460nm gives you the bright blue/green look- almost white

AmerICHans · #5 05/27/2006, 06:13 AM

I would do four daylight 10k
two actinics

you'd only do more actinicis if you didn't want growth rather look instead

AmerICHans · #6 05/27/2006, 06:15 AM

Just got back from my local fishstore with my new t-5 system, set it up and she's a beaut!

AmerICHans · #7 05/27/2006, 06:16 AM

the guy recommended these things over vho and pc's and boy am I glad I got these , they are sweet looking

mhurley · #8 05/27/2006, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AmerICHans
Just got back from my local fishstore with my new t-5 system, set it up and she's a beaut!

Wow your LFS opens early!

mhurley · #9 05/27/2006, 06:28 AM

amerICHans,

[welcome]