50/50 lighting?

mr. bojangsjang · 09/17/2006, 09:25 PM

What is 50/50 lighting? Is it good for LPS and soft corals? Any pics of people using it over their tanks?

fishnut321 · 09/17/2006, 10:32 PM

50/50 lighting is a equal combination of actinic (blue lighting) and either 6500k or 10000k lighting. It provides a balance, pleasant blue spectrum. Coral can be grown with this spectrum. But more important to coral health is the quantity and placement of the lighting. I recommend you read some of the many reef lighting articles before you invest in your first coral. hope this helps

mr. bojangsjang · 09/18/2006, 10:35 AM

Thanks. I was looking at 96 watts of compact flourescent over a 10 gallon. Its a quad coralife fixture and it came with a 50/50 bulb, didn't know if it was good or not.

So, its pleasent on the eyes?

09/17/2006, 09:25 PM	#1
mr. bojangsjang Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 464	50/50 lighting? What is 50/50 lighting? Is it good for LPS and soft corals? Any pics of people using it over their tanks?

09/17/2006, 10:32 PM	#2
fishnut321 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Warrensburg, Mo Posts: 763	50/50 lighting is a equal combination of actinic (blue lighting) and either 6500k or 10000k lighting. It provides a balance, pleasant blue spectrum. Coral can be grown with this spectrum. But more important to coral health is the quantity and placement of the lighting. I recommend you read some of the many reef lighting articles before you invest in your first coral. hope this helps

09/18/2006, 10:35 AM	#3
mr. bojangsjang Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 464	Thanks. I was looking at 96 watts of compact flourescent over a 10 gallon. Its a quad coralife fixture and it came with a 50/50 bulb, didn't know if it was good or not. So, its pleasent on the eyes?