T8 Actinic Bulb.

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  1. MrOcean

    MrOcean Bristle Worm

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    Hi all. I have been wanting a dusk/dawn, moonlight, effect on my tank for a while now. I had an old freshwater T8 fixture laying around and found a Coralife Actinic bulb for $17 yesterday.

    So I bit the bullet and decided to give it a try.

    I didn't want this for any other purpose than my own visual pleasure. I didn't want to break the bank on an expensive T5 set up or LED's. I like the look.

    My question is can anyone see any possible negative effects to using this? The bulb will come on at 6pm-1am (double as a moon light as it's not bright) then 7am-9am.

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    MrOcean, Nov 11, 2011
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Many people still use T8 actinics for supplemental lighting Mr Ocean

    no harm at all in using that on your tank

    Steve
     
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  3. MrOcean

    MrOcean Bristle Worm

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    Thanks for the input Steve!
     
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