V villious Experienced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Feb 5, 2008 #1 I have 4 HO T-5 supplements to my Metal Halide. As far as actinics go, would you go with 420nm, 460nm or both?
I have 4 HO T-5 supplements to my Metal Halide. As far as actinics go, would you go with 420nm, 460nm or both?
L Len Advanced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Feb 5, 2008 #2 420 is what I'd go for. It's what excites Chlorophyll A the most, and it also gives off the best fluorescent glow on corals (especially greens).
420 is what I'd go for. It's what excites Chlorophyll A the most, and it also gives off the best fluorescent glow on corals (especially greens).
A Anonymous Guest Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Feb 5, 2008 #3 Now if you didn't have the power of the halide, and simply had the choice between two 420 or two 460 with 2 other bulbs of your choosing (say "daylight bulbs"), what would you go with?
Now if you didn't have the power of the halide, and simply had the choice between two 420 or two 460 with 2 other bulbs of your choosing (say "daylight bulbs"), what would you go with?
