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Old 01/01/2008, 07:35 AM
returnofsid returnofsid is offline
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The fixture won't control how your actinics look. You can get great actinic look with PCs. Keep in mind that with the fixture you're describing, the PCs are only for supplimentary actinic lighting.

Do some research into the brand of fixture you're looking at. There's a lot of MH/PC and MH/T5 fixtures being sold on Ebay that are not UL Listed. These really carry a risk of electrical problems, up to and including fire!!

What's the wattage on the MH bulbs? Are they 2X75, 2x150 or 2X250? This will be an important thing to consider depending on the size of your tank.