A Dumb Q About Actinics

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  1. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I know this is a dumb Question but I really never gave much thought to it until I read that Otty runs his actinics for 16 hrs. Do the blue actinics help in keeping the ph normal, like a refuguim? Or does he do it only for a visual pleasure?
     
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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Corals use blue actinic light to help with photosynthesis. I don't think it affects ph.
     
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  3. Jason McKenzie

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    It would help with PH because photosyntheses will continue to take place therefore o2 is being released into the water. This will increase or maintain PH

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  4. coral reefer

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    Zooxanthellae require it!
     
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  5. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    CR are you saying that zooxanthellae require Actinics because of the Kelvin of the light?
     
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    I learn something new every day. Thanks J :)
     
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  7. sssnake

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    There is no dumb question when it comes to this hobby. :)
     
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  8. sssnake

    sssnake Montipora Digitata

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    Me too.

    See?? ....there is no dumb question :thumb_up:
     
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  9. coral reefer

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    Yes Jason! Actinic lighting is the most beneficial for the stimulating of zooxanthellae as well as provide corals with much needed energy!
     
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  10. BaxterS80

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    I concur....8)
     
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