light suggestions

onix · 01-26-2007, 10:26 AM

Hi, due to my algae problems I want to change my lights bulb. The actual bulbs are 6 month old. I need 4 PC lights of 65 watts. Any suggestions on possible combinations.

Raf · 01-26-2007, 11:23 AM

hi,

well, I guess it depends on wgar type of tank you have, fish only? FOWLR? Reef?

A good combinantion is usually 50% actinics and 50% 10000K's in most cases, but with a FO or FOWLR, the combination is less important. As for wattage, if you have less on a FO or FOWLR, you would tend to have slower algae growth.

What type of alage did you have problems with? IME, most algae outbreaks don't last long and are usually a stage when a nutrient inbalance exisits.

saltyfishtanks · 01-26-2007, 11:31 AM

theres not much u can do besides 4 50/50 or 2 10k and 3 actinic

can i suggest a lighting upgrade to t5ho or halide your alge will keep coming back

pc bulbs are the worst for life span

PhilOlsen · 01-26-2007, 01:02 PM

I Would Go With 2 Actinics, 1 6500k And 1 12000k Daylights, This Will Give You A Wide Spectrum Band With The Blue Of The Actinincs The Yellowish Tint Of The 6500k And The White Of The 12000k, And Remember That This Truly Is A You Get What You Pay For Hobby, Bulbs That Cost $15 Are Generally Not Even Close In Quality To A $40 Bulb.

saltyfishtanks · 01-26-2007, 01:36 PM

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...PhilOlsen...And Remember That This Truly Is A You Get What You Pay For Hobby, Bulbs That Cost $15 Are Generally Not Even Close In Quality To A $40 Bulb.

very true phil very very true!

but config. of the 6500k and the 12000k is a little tough because the bulbs are not full length of the tank so coloration would be uneven

T5HO giesmann bulbs 20 bucks each

I hated My PC lights and do not miss them at all !!!!!!!!

01-26-2007, 10:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
onix Midas Blenny Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 117 View Gallery Karma Komment	light suggestions Hi, due to my algae problems I want to change my lights bulb. The actual bulbs are 6 month old. I need 4 PC lights of 65 watts. Any suggestions on possible combinations. __________________ 55 g aquarium Acua C remora pro w mag 3 and pre filter box skimmer 40 lbs of LR refugium 18 g with caulerpa 1/10 chiller 4" dsb Ammonia = 0 Nitrite = 0 Nitrate = 10 pH = 8.3 Ca = 480 Alk ~ 3.0

01-26-2007, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Raf Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N. Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 431 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: light suggestions hi, well, I guess it depends on wgar type of tank you have, fish only? FOWLR? Reef? A good combinantion is usually 50% actinics and 50% 10000K's in most cases, but with a FO or FOWLR, the combination is less important. As for wattage, if you have less on a FO or FOWLR, you would tend to have slower algae growth. What type of alage did you have problems with? IME, most algae outbreaks don't last long and are usually a stage when a nutrient inbalance exisits. __________________ Our Photos: Nikon D70 w Nikkor 60mm 2.8d micro http://www.aquaticescapes.ca Check out our Malawi site: http://www.malawimayhem.com Cheers Raf & Diana

01-26-2007, 11:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
saltyfishtanks Sea Pen Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: upstate new york Posts: 307 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: light suggestions theres not much u can do besides 4 50/50 or 2 10k and 3 actinic can i suggest a lighting upgrade to t5ho or halide your alge will keep coming back pc bulbs are the worst for life span __________________ 48x24x24 120gallon, 2 seio 1500, 1200gph little giant return, 4 icecap t5 w/giesmann bulbs, aquamedic 500w heater/digital controller, sump/refuge is bioballs to chetomorpha to live rock with about 3-4 inches of crushed coral bottom

01-26-2007, 01:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
PhilOlsen Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glendale Hts. Illinois (Chicago transplant to humor my wife) Posts: 646 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: light suggestions I Would Go With 2 Actinics, 1 6500k And 1 12000k Daylights, This Will Give You A Wide Spectrum Band With The Blue Of The Actinincs The Yellowish Tint Of The 6500k And The White Of The 12000k, And Remember That This Truly Is A You Get What You Pay For Hobby, Bulbs That Cost $15 Are Generally Not Even Close In Quality To A $40 Bulb.

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