actinic or 7100

dga · 02/28/2007, 11:24 PM

when using a 50/50 bulb, is there better color when using a 7100 blue or a actinic 03 with the 10,000 white?

hahnmeister · 02/28/2007, 11:43 PM

You must have PC bulbs. FWIW, most people I know prefer the 7100K blue over the actinic. Its brighter, and fills in the colors better.

dga · 03/01/2007, 12:20 AM

thanks for that. yes i have the power compacts, supplemented with 204 - regulated led's... i think the bulb that came with the nano cubes that i used to own came with the 7100/10,000 bulbs which gave the tank a brighter clearer look. i use 10,000 - actinic 03 now but its not nearly as bright looking over the 20 gallon. i dont have any corals that flouress, so i think the 7100 would be the way to go...

cartoonbear · 03/01/2007, 12:52 AM

I would try to add some more lights so you can get both actinic and 7100 without losing any of the 10k.

I tried a bunch of different things with my PCs and they never really gave off any good colors, if possible I would try and rethink ur lighting.

dga · 03/01/2007, 01:10 AM

i would but with limited corals and the "led's" as supplemental lighting, and 130 watts of pc's, this tank "shimmers" like any
70 - 150 watt metal halide lighting i have seen.

cartoonbear · 03/01/2007, 01:36 AM

well then if ur just lookin for water color I would go with a mix of 10k and the 7100.

chris4869 · 03/01/2007, 09:28 AM

I think it's better to have a little of both because the 7100 and actinic have their own unique qualities.

Sorry guys, but If I have to pick one, I would pick the actinic over the 7100. The actinic gives a more pronounce glow to the coral and fish. If you prefer a BRIGHTER light, then pick the 7100. I guess it all boils down to your preferences.

dga · 03/02/2007, 01:58 AM

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Originally posted by chris4869
I think it's better to have a little of both because the 7100 and actinic have their own unique qualities.

Sorry guys, but If I have to pick one, I would pick the actinic over the 7100. The actinic gives a more pronounce glow to the coral and fish. If you prefer a BRIGHTER light, then pick the 7100. I guess it all boils down to your preferences.

no need to be sorry for your choices. and thats what i was looking for, opinions on color rendering to the tank. i dont have to many corals that would flouress, so i think the 7100 along with a 10,000 may make my tank "pop" a little better...

02/28/2007, 11:24 PM	#1
dga Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MI Posts: 360	actinic or 7100 when using a 50/50 bulb, is there better color when using a 7100 blue or a actinic 03 with the 10,000 white? __________________ Got Salt?

03/01/2007, 12:20 AM	#3
dga Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MI Posts: 360	thanks for that. yes i have the power compacts, supplemented with 204 - regulated led's... i think the bulb that came with the nano cubes that i used to own came with the 7100/10,000 bulbs which gave the tank a brighter clearer look. i use 10,000 - actinic 03 now but its not nearly as bright looking over the 20 gallon. i dont have any corals that flouress, so i think the 7100 would be the way to go... __________________ Got Salt?

03/01/2007, 12:52 AM	#4
cartoonbear Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 386	I would try to add some more lights so you can get both actinic and 7100 without losing any of the 10k. I tried a bunch of different things with my PCs and they never really gave off any good colors, if possible I would try and rethink ur lighting. __________________ Click on the red house to see my 50 gallon softy tank being built Current Tank Info: 125g Reef w/ T5 HOs, 50Gallon being built!

03/01/2007, 01:10 AM	#5
dga Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MI Posts: 360	i would but with limited corals and the "led's" as supplemental lighting, and 130 watts of pc's, this tank "shimmers" like any 70 - 150 watt metal halide lighting i have seen. __________________ Got Salt?

03/01/2007, 01:36 AM	#6
cartoonbear Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 386	well then if ur just lookin for water color I would go with a mix of 10k and the 7100. __________________ Click on the red house to see my 50 gallon softy tank being built Current Tank Info: 125g Reef w/ T5 HOs, 50Gallon being built!

02/28/2007, 11:43 PM	#2
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156	You must have PC bulbs. FWIW, most people I know prefer the 7100K blue over the actinic. Its brighter, and fills in the colors better.

03/01/2007, 09:28 AM	#7
chris4869 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,006	I think it's better to have a little of both because the 7100 and actinic have their own unique qualities. Sorry guys, but If I have to pick one, I would pick the actinic over the 7100. The actinic gives a more pronounce glow to the coral and fish. If you prefer a BRIGHTER light, then pick the 7100. I guess it all boils down to your preferences.