420nm sv 460nm

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  1. Tyslin

    Tyslin Feather Duster

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    can anyone tell me what is the difference between 420 - 460nm and how it would affect my corals and stuff in my tank? which one is better? are there any articles explaining the difference?
     
    Tyslin, Mar 12, 2008
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  2. Calawah

    Calawah Astrea Snail

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    Great question! I was wondering the same thing this morning.
     
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  3. Tyslin

    Tyslin Feather Duster

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    thanks. can someone help us out with this question, thanks.
     
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  4. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    diffent colorations of blue. in between this range will cause coral flourescing. im going to best buy or someplace to get some 420nm LEDs for my tank. NM= Nanometers....
     
    aquaboy, Mar 12, 2008
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