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FishyFishy!
10-13-2010, 11:05 PM
I have a C36" Coralife Aqualight Pro HQI/PC combo light. One of my PC actinics burnt out, and I want to replace both.

I wasn't a fan of the light color of the coralife actinic bulbs that came with the CL pro. What brands are out there that make a really nice, bright 65-96W actinic straight pin PC bulb?
PoonTang
10-13-2010, 11:18 PM
I actually changed mine to 50/50 bulbs when I changed them. I like using them for sunrise and you dont need that much actinic supplimintation when using 14k bulbs.
Milad
10-13-2010, 11:21 PM
I actually changed mine to 50/50 bulbs when I changed them. I like using them for sunrise and you dont need that much actinic supplimintation when using 14k bulbs.

you got a picture with them on? I was going to change my actinic with 50/50 and 14k MH.
PoonTang
10-13-2010, 11:26 PM
you got a picture with them on? I was going to change my actinic with 50/50 and 14k MH.

there is a fts shot in the first post here:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=66349
They are slightly bluer than what the picture shows.
ScubaSteve
10-14-2010, 01:18 AM
I've never been pleased with the Coralife actinics as well. I just ordered the 65W Actinics from BRS and they should be here tomorrow, so I can let you know in a few days what I think of them in a few days.

I've heard good things about these bulbs and they're a pretty great price, so here's hopin'!
FishyFishy!
10-14-2010, 06:21 AM
Yeah let me know how those BRS work out!
ScubaSteve
10-16-2010, 04:54 PM
Alright, got the BRS actinics in lastnight and... holy frig what a difference! Granted my actinics probably haven't been changed in nearly 3 years but wow!

More blue than the coralifes which I always found to be more purple. Greens absolutely explode. Impressed so far and I'd recommend them,

The bulbs are narrower than the stock coralife so they're a little loose in the clips. You can get arpund this by bending the clips inward or just simply turn them on a slight angle and they fit perfect.
Milad
10-16-2010, 05:51 PM
Alright, got the BRS actinics in lastnight and... holy frig what a difference! Granted my actinics probably haven't been changed in nearly 3 years but wow!

More blue than the coralifes which I always found to be more purple. Greens absolutely explode. Impressed so far and I'd recommend them,

The bulbs are narrower than the stock coralife so they're a little loose in the clips. You can get arpund this by bending the clips inward or just simply turn them on a slight angle and they fit perfect.

which ones are they?
ScubaSteve
10-16-2010, 06:46 PM
which ones are they?

These ones... (http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/lighting/power-compact-florescent-aquarium-lighting/65watt-super-actinic-420nm-square-pin.html)
Milad
10-16-2010, 07:49 PM
These ones... (http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/lighting/power-compact-florescent-aquarium-lighting/65watt-super-actinic-420nm-square-pin.html)

Do you know if there is a 95w version? My fixture takes 95s.
FishyFishy!
10-16-2010, 07:51 PM
Awesome, I'll give them a try.

Also, are those the 36" ones? I can't seem to find a size?
xtreme
10-16-2010, 08:33 PM
The 96W are the 3 footers. Well I think they actually measure around 34". Here is the link for the straight pin.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/lighting/power-compact-florescent-aquarium-lighting/96watt-super-actinic-420nm-straight-pin.html