What bulb and temp??

kaserpick · 02/17/2007, 10:05 PM

Hey guys I'm currently running a PC light with 96w actinic and 65w 50/50. I just bought a Reef Optix III HQI with a BlueWave ballast; the wattage is 150w.

If I want a nice blue tent in the water without using separate actinics, then what are some good bulbs to buy and what temperature would you suggest?

Thanks!

kaserpick · 02/17/2007, 10:06 PM

Here's my tank.

bertoni · 02/18/2007, 01:52 AM

There's a lot of personal taste in bulbs. I tried the Hamilton 10,000, 14,000, and 20,000 K. I guess I liked the 10,000 K the best, but no blue tint there. I think you should like try 14,000 K or up.

kaserpick · 02/18/2007, 11:25 AM

Thanks Bertoni!

Anyone else??

02/17/2007, 10:05 PM	#1
kaserpick Keeping it Simple Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,637	What bulb and temp?? Hey guys I'm currently running a PC light with 96w actinic and 65w 50/50. I just bought a Reef Optix III HQI with a BlueWave ballast; the wattage is 150w. If I want a nice blue tent in the water without using separate actinics, then what are some good bulbs to buy and what temperature would you suggest? Thanks! __________________ Kasey Current Tank Info: None

02/17/2007, 10:06 PM	#2
kaserpick Keeping it Simple Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,637	Here's my tank. __________________ Kasey Current Tank Info: None

02/18/2007, 01:52 AM	#3
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	There's a lot of personal taste in bulbs. I tried the Hamilton 10,000, 14,000, and 20,000 K. I guess I liked the 10,000 K the best, but no blue tint there. I think you should like try 14,000 K or up. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

02/18/2007, 11:25 AM	#4
kaserpick Keeping it Simple Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,637	Thanks Bertoni! Anyone else?? __________________ Kasey Current Tank Info: None