Anyone with MH lighting??

[megatron_55]

Hey all . . . ready to buy my First MH lighting . . . !! Just wondering if anyone here in canreef has a lighting setup that only includes MH in 10000k (no actinics). . . Just wanted to see how it would look like without actinics as the lighting system that Im getting is strictly MH . . . LMK u guys!

Want to see them picytures . . . Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!

[Nemo]

I have a 175w mh set up with bulb that is about 3 months old 10k. only thing you need is a reflector


Robert

[j83]

marinedepot has some good comparison shots

[Funky_Fish14]

You need some blue light/actinic supplementation.

Chris

[muck]

You need some blue light/actinic supplementation.

Chris
Nope its not needed. Actinics are mainly used for dawn + dusk effect and/or personal preference color adjustment. The corals themselves do not need actinic supplement.

[jws444]

Agreed. 10000k light (white light) already has the complete spectrum. Actinics are really nice for that extra fluorescing and is a personal preference.

[rickjames]

Mark,

Go to this thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=254667

It will give you an idea of what to expect from your lights with or without actinics, even though pictures never do the colour true justice.

[Aquattro]

Although actinics are a matter of taste, some of my best viewing moments are at night under the actinics. I wouldn't run a tank without them.

[untamed]

I started with a 10K MH, but added 2 small actinics later. Even though the 10K is pretty full spectrum, I found the tank looked a bit yellow and was more pleasing with some actinic added. The Actinics also make some of the corals and things flouresce just a bit.