Does anyone use actinics with there 14k Hamiltons 175w?

[reefmutts]

I'm thinking of switching from 10k to 14k. The question I have is can I do away with the 2-96w actinic pc's? Or just stick with the 10k?

[MayoBoy]

I have Iwasaki 14000K bulbs and can tell a little difference when the actinics are on but not enough to matter. I still use them though for sunrise/sunset. They come on 1/2 hour before the MH and turn off 1/2 hour afterwards. Mirror image for sunset.

p.s. mine are (2) 65w PC .

[STEELERFAN747]

I recently changed from 10k to 14k and still use 2 130 w pc's. However in my case I think it's a little too blue. ( I preferred it with the 10k better)

[rockindacheeks]

i run actinic T5s with my 250 Phoenix 14K... i like it better that way. a little more blue looking

[FelipeBastos]

reefmutts,

I have that very exact set up. 175W MH w/ 14k Ice Hamilton bulb + 2x96W actinic PC.

Looks fantastic in my (biased) opinion!

[reefmutts]

Thanks for the input. I think I'm going to try the 14k Hamiltons 175w

[damac20]

I have 2 175w 14k on my tank and it looks great without actinic. I just use 2 t5's to create dawn and dusk.