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diamatron Fingerling Posts: 49 Kudos: 9 Votes: 0 Registered: 12-Aug-2001 | What is the best Kelvin Rating Bulb to get in order to show off the colors of the fish and plastic plants? |
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iltat  Mega Fish Posts: 1076 Kudos: 1216 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Oct-2002   | I like the combo of one common fluorescent (white) bulb and one actinic (blue) bulb. The actinic really makes the fish and decorations glow while the white bulb gives off plenty of natural light for the fish. As far as the Kelvin ratings go, I'm not sure, but normally they wouldn't be rated by Kelvins for the two types I've described...  PM/email/msg me if you have any questions/comments regarding me or my knowledge or if you want me to read a thread. |
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| diamatron Fingerling Posts: 49 Kudos: 9 Votes: 0 Registered: 12-Aug-2001 | I switched to 4400K lighting and had an algea bloom. I have since found out that the lower (redder) bulbd promote algea\plant growth. Thanks, I will read into your advice! |
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mattyboombatty        Moderator Tenellus Obsessor Posts: 2790 Kudos: 1507 Votes: 1301 Registered: 26-Mar-2004  | Actinic blue is 10,000K Daylight(white) is 6,500K I use daylight bulbs and the fish look great to me, but I haven't tried the actinics along with the daylight bulbs, might be better. Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients |
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ACIDRAIN  Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002  | Many like the 6500, as it is the closest to daylight. IMO though, I prefer the 10K. As it does have more blue. The lower the K, the more white/yellow, the light will appear. The higher the K level, the more blue the light will appear. 6500 can sometimes wash out colors and make them have the appearance of pale looking fish. The K (Kelvin) level is the temperature reading of the light, and the higher the K level, the more distance it will travel deeper into the water. As blue is the last color to disapate in water. There is always a bigger fish... |
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| diamatron Fingerling Posts: 49 Kudos: 9 Votes: 0 Registered: 12-Aug-2001 | "GE's Saltwater Blue lighting simulates the deep blue colors of ocean water. Bring alive the colors of fish, corals and decorations with this 10,000° K color temperature. Pair with GE Aqua Rays Fresh and Saltwater tube for optimal marine aquarium conditions." Does this mean they recommend using this bulb with thier 9200K fresh\saltwater or with thier 4400 freshwater bulb for my application? |
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