What to use for actinic subliments?

[Tarolisol]

I was thinking about using VHO actinics to go with 3 400w MH 10000k for my up and coming 66" long tank. Sound like a good idea. If so anyone know somwhere local to get a ballast to run a 60" long VHO bulb. Or any other ideas for actinic subliments.

[Aquattro]

I just run 4 ft. tubes on my 60" tank. Works well. I use a WH7 ballast to run the philips NO tubes.

[Tarolisol]

So NO bulbs will be fine for the corals and all. On a 30"tall tank.

[Tarolisol]

And does anyone know where to get these ballasts locally

[Aquattro]

Depends on whether you think actinic is required light for corals. I use mine only for dawn/dusk effects.

[Tarolisol]

Originally Posted by reef_raf

Depends on whether you think actinic is required light for corals. I use mine only for dawn/dusk effects.

Oh I see, So it may or may not be needed for corals. Well just chages everything. I guess the question now is Is It needed for proper coral growth.

[Delphinus]

Originally Posted by Tarolisol

And does anyone know where to get these ballasts locally

Look up Brite-Lite in the NE. Up by 32nd and Barlow (approximately).

I guess the question now is Is It needed for proper coral growth.

No. But they will make the corals pretty. So they are nice over a tank (usually). Depends on your tastes, of course. I find a little actinic goes a long way to bring out colour highlights and such. HTH

[kari]

Googled this

http://www.brite-lite.com/

14-3515 27 St NE, Calgary, AB T1Y5E4
(403) 250-3790
(403) 291-5397 (fax)
(800) 661-8153 (toll-free)

[Aquattro]

I don't think popular concensus believes they're needed for proper coral growth. I think the primary use is color correction and dawn/dusk.

[Tarolisol]

well i like the look it adds to my 10000k lights but if most feel they are only used for looks then i guess i will go with NO instead of VHO. Thanks alot guys. And ill be sure to check out brite light.