Replacing my CF bulbs, which colors?

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  1. carpenter

    carpenter Feather Duster

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    My Fixture:
    Satellite Dual 65W Compact Fluorescent Lighting Current USA Satellite 48 inch Power Compact Light
    Bulb Options:
    Current USA Compact Fluorescent Satellite Replacement Lamps Orbit Replacement Lamps Bulbs

    Its been way to long since I replaced my bulbs, so I need some help with the color, or K and also if you guys recomend a brand and/or a supplier. Right now I have Dual Daylight (which is kinda vague), and Dual Actinics.

    Should I go with 2 -10000K & 2 - 420 nm actinics?

    I'm planning on adding more light, probably some t5's in addition to my CF, then completely to t5's. Baby steps right? I'm about 60% sure that I don't want MH though.

    Click the link to my tank is in my signature to see my current inhabitants. I'm reading and forgeting most of what Sanjay has to say, but I'm learning too.
     
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  3. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    I have that same Current Light fixture over my 55. I recently put in 2 UVL super actinics and 2 UVL actinic white bulbs. It's a little more of a purple/violet color than blue with the actinics on, but the corals look amazing. My frogspawn has doubled in size since. I ordered them from Tangster, and they were drop shipped right to my house.
     
  4. carpenter

    carpenter Feather Duster

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    Is the "Quick Video" link in your sig with these bulbs, cause that's freakin gorgeous! Is Tangster back in buisiness? I read that he was home but I haven't really seen any activity on the forums from him.