CA2OR Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I am a little curious if lighting as in 10k, 14k, 20k has affect on coloration. I see things posted saying it is under a 20k and when I try those same corals I either get different color, or the coral doesn't even make it. Almost any green I put in all starts changing to the same tone. Blue's seem to excell in both color and growth much faster than any other color. Maybe it is coincidence but now I am considering upgrading my lights, or at least adding to them but don't know what to do. I want to try and get the most out of my zoa's and such. My tank is 18.5 inches deep, 24 inches wide, and 20 inches front to back. I currently have a Viper2 150w MH 20k. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 bump need advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Not much from me except hear-say. 20k lights are supposed to give the nicest color, and 10k the best growth. 14-15k is a medium of each. I think that most people go for a mid-range, or have a 10k with actinic (VHO, PC or T5) supplements. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 hmm.....so maybe adding some T5's or VHO's for actinic and 10k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Not much from me except hear-say. 20k lights are supposed to give the nicest color, and 10k the best growth. 14-15k is a medium of each. I think that most people go for a mid-range, or have a 10k with actinic (VHO, PC or T5) supplements. dsoz wow, didn't know that. I run 14k right now and am very happy with my color. I wish my growth was faster but even if the stuff was growing an inch a month I would want more so ya know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckie Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 So far as I can tell The true actinic blue is what makes the colors the brights glowing almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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