coralife 50/50

[derekschwabe]

what do you guys think about the coralife 50/50 florescent lights. Do they work well for the basic nano? Do they provide enough light needed for live rock to live well? what about coral?

[koolyce]

There is your answer: http://www.chez.com/koolyce/nano/28-03-200...28-03-2004.html

 

I have 60watts instead of the stock 24watts.

 

The color of the coral are nicer and "brigther".

[Meloco14]

It is very nice to have an actinic component in your lighting. I have heard that actinic bulbs tend to lose their intensity faster than whiter bulbs, so it is best to only use 50/50 bulbs when you are only using one bulb total. If you have two or more bulbs, it is better to get a combination of white (10,000k or so) bulbs and actinic bulbs. This way you can replace the actinic bulbs individually as they lose their intensity. 50/50's also tend to be more expensive than the solid color bulbs, so it will save you money this way too

[koolyce]

Thanks, in fact the actinic is more for look because it's the 10 000k who will help your coral growing. Also the light is cheap to replace, so I will change it every year.

[derekschwabe]

thanks for your help guys