which actinics do I use??

Ian · 10/16/2007, 04:32 PM

Id like to add some actinics to turn on before and after my halides. I hope to build the lights up and down instead of a powerful on and off. I also hope my colors will pop a little more. I run 14k phoenix bulbs.

I have room in my light fixture for 2 long bulbs. It would be nice to run my MH shorter and enjoy the actinic look late in the evening...

My question is, do I run t5 or vho?? Why one or the other????

grigsy · 10/16/2007, 05:10 PM

I am sure most people will tell you go T5 but I would go with VHO. I haven't seen a T5 bulb with nearly as nice a color as the VHO blue - especially the URI VHO 03 blue.

Ian · 10/19/2007, 08:10 PM

bump...

markandkristen · 10/19/2007, 08:16 PM

ditto. they are awesome. along with kz purple bulbs (ive been told) they bring out the reds.

10/16/2007, 04:32 PM	#1
Ian I <3 Corals! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca Posts: 4,555	which actinics do I use?? Id like to add some actinics to turn on before and after my halides. I hope to build the lights up and down instead of a powerful on and off. I also hope my colors will pop a little more. I run 14k phoenix bulbs. I have room in my light fixture for 2 long bulbs. It would be nice to run my MH shorter and enjoy the actinic look late in the evening... My question is, do I run t5 or vho?? Why one or the other????

10/16/2007, 05:10 PM	#2
grigsy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 2,307	I am sure most people will tell you go T5 but I would go with VHO. I haven't seen a T5 bulb with nearly as nice a color as the VHO blue - especially the URI VHO 03 blue.

10/19/2007, 08:10 PM	#3
Ian I <3 Corals! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca Posts: 4,555	bump...

10/19/2007, 08:16 PM	#4
markandkristen Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winterhaven, fl Posts: 4,081	ditto. they are awesome. along with kz purple bulbs (ive been told) they bring out the reds.