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Coralline algae need light too... |
Odyssea Lights 7/3/08
Hello!
<Whit>
I was wondering if Odyssea power compact bulbs are any good.
<Sure, they are fine.>
I know in the past they have been less than reputable, but am wondering if that
had changed.
<I still read things about the fixtures, but never the bulbs. I have never seen
the firsthand failure of either from this company.>
Also, in a 46 bow with Frogspawn, Zoos, Kenya Trees,
Mushrooms, and Button Polyps, what combination of lights would you recommend? I
can fit three bulbs, any thoughts (how many 50/50's, etc).
<Perhaps one 50/50 up to one full actinic with the balance daylight. This is
covered to death on WWM, eighteen pages re marine lighting to date, start here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/setup/lighting/faqs1.htm >
Thanks again for your time!
Whit
<Welcome, have fun, Scott V.>
Too Blue?
Hey guys,
<Scott F. your guy today!>
Got a lighting question. I have a 65 gallon tank with LPS and soft corals. I
have 3 96 watt pc's, 1-actinic, 1-10000k, and I was wondering what the third
should be... 6700k? 7100k?20000k?
Thanks, Justin Barstows
<Well, Justin...it all depends on the specific species you intend to keep, as
well as your aesthetic preferences! Even amongst the various LPS and soft corals
we keep, light requirements (both spectrum and intensity) are highly variable.
I, personally favor another actinic-but a lot of people find that "too
blue", regardless of what the corals like! If that's your feeling, too,
then I'd go with another 10,000K...Either should work fine. Your call here! Good
luck! Regards, Scott F.>
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