Lighting dilemna! HELP!

I would actually go for the 15K MX and run you PCs full actinic.

I would consiter when you need to to drop the MH to 10K and stick with the Actinics.

J

 

I went to the XM site and read up on the 175w bulbs, it stated that the 10000K is a crisp white which simulates sunlight at shallow depths.

The 15000K simulates medium depths of coral reefs, adding a crisp blue light.

The 20000K simulates deep sea coral reefs and is extremely blue as they also add that you dont need actinic supplementation.

I think the 20000K is out of the question, huh?

Another quandary, should I go dual 28w or dual 55w PC's? Based on the info. above should I go dual actinic? Or 50/50 or just 1 actinic, one 10K?

I'm trying to replicate "natural" sea lighting, I know it wont be 100% the same, but I want it to be as close as possible to the natural look. I want the halide to replicate sun rays and the added natural blue light.

 

Put the metal halide in that you want, then add blue or daylight bulbs as required for your taste

Jim

 

Yeah, I'm getting the halide first, situating it right in the center then I'll add the PC's depending on where I want to go from there.