Anybody running XM 20,000K Without using actinic's

CaptiveReef · 02/24/2006, 01:26 PM

I'm setting up a 90 gallon tank full Reef, SPS, LPS, Leathers, Zoo's
Clam's, I have 650 watts of XM 20,000K, I spoke to Dr. Mac and they suggest also using actinic bulbs with the 20,000k.
The XM's have a blue tint , do I really need to use actinic's.

SPS Reefers, please give your opinions.

Thanks, CaptiveReef

todd kaminski · 02/24/2006, 04:33 PM

I have 1 over my 2 foot cube and love the color the bulb gives of, slows the groth down a little, but I'm into what I like to look at i9nstead of fast growth. I also use 2 t-5's. 1 atinic and 1 50/50 but those are only on for dawn and dusk period

smoke171 · 02/24/2006, 04:41 PM

I run a 90 gal w/ 250w XM 20k and no actinic. I love how it looks (not to blue) and I get decent growth from my SPS. Can always add actinic later if you wish, but I think you will be happy just the 20k.

lemonhead · 02/24/2006, 04:44 PM

we have a 90 gal reef tank with 2-150w 20k withe 2-96w 10k pc. the tank is mostly lps and the coloration is great.

CaptiveReef · 02/24/2006, 05:17 PM

Thanks everybody,

I'm going to use the actinics for Dawn and Dusk and the XM's for the main lighting during the day.

CaptiveReef

02/24/2006, 01:26 PM	#1
CaptiveReef LED FULL SPECTRUM REEFER Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,148	Anybody running XM 20,000K Without using actinic's I'm setting up a 90 gallon tank full Reef, SPS, LPS, Leathers, Zoo's Clam's, I have 650 watts of XM 20,000K, I spoke to Dr. Mac and they suggest also using actinic bulbs with the 20,000k. The XM's have a blue tint , do I really need to use actinic's. SPS Reefers, please give your opinions. Thanks, CaptiveReef __________________ Okay I'm a Reef Fanatic !!!!! Current Tank Info: 120 Reef, DIY 5ft. protein skimmer, LED lighting.

02/24/2006, 04:41 PM	#3
smoke171 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: East Brunswick, NJ Posts: 359	I run a 90 gal w/ 250w XM 20k and no actinic. I love how it looks (not to blue) and I get decent growth from my SPS. Can always add actinic later if you wish, but I think you will be happy just the 20k. __________________ -John Yeah... but where is the inviting sense of self esteem?

02/24/2006, 05:17 PM	#5
CaptiveReef LED FULL SPECTRUM REEFER Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,148	20,000k lighting Thanks everybody, I'm going to use the actinics for Dawn and Dusk and the XM's for the main lighting during the day. CaptiveReef __________________ Okay I'm a Reef Fanatic !!!!! Current Tank Info: 120 Reef, DIY 5ft. protein skimmer, LED lighting.

02/24/2006, 04:33 PM	#2
todd kaminski Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: detroit michigan Posts: 68	I have 1 over my 2 foot cube and love the color the bulb gives of, slows the groth down a little, but I'm into what I like to look at i9nstead of fast growth. I also use 2 t-5's. 1 atinic and 1 50/50 but those are only on for dawn and dusk period

02/24/2006, 04:44 PM	#4
lemonhead Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: alabama Posts: 280	we have a 90 gal reef tank with 2-150w 20k withe 2-96w 10k pc. the tank is mostly lps and the coloration is great.