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08/21/2014, 06:22 PM
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Actinic Bulb Wattage
I'm going to replace my actinic bulbs and I was wondering if I increase the wattage on them if it would make it colors in the tank brighter?
I current have a 90 gal tank, 24" deep with two compact 24w bulbs. |
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08/21/2014, 06:56 PM
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you will have better bulb color options and better penetration if you went with T5s for your actinics...
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08/21/2014, 07:55 PM
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If you increase the bulb wattage you may have to change the ballast. Make sure you research that.
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08/21/2014, 07:58 PM
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Will do, is there any advantage of going with a higher wattage?
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08/21/2014, 10:07 PM
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08/21/2014, 10:47 PM
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Ok that is what I wanted to know, thank you.
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