LF actinics

[bv_reefer]

as the title says i'm looking around for a nice fluorescent, pc, or T5 lighting set up with anywhere from 2x30 watts to 2x96 watts vho's, thanx again

[Mik_101]

Originally Posted by bv_reefer

as the title says i'm looking around for a nice fluorescent, pc, or T5 lighting set up with anywhere from 2x30 watts to 2x96 watts vho's, thanx again

IMO i would go with t5's they also add a shimmering effect

[bv_reefer]

it's the penetration of VHO's that i like though, T5's are pretty decent lighting systems though

[Borderjumper]

Originally Posted by Mik_101

IMO i would go with t5's they also add a shimmering effect

Its been awhile since Ive used my old t5 fixture.. but I dont remember any shimmer effect. Are you sure t5's shimmer like MH's do?

[bv_reefer]

no i'm almost positive they don't shimmer mik_101, you got good halides so you still get good shimmer even in conjunction with you're T5's

[Mik_101]

Originally Posted by bv_reefer

no i'm almost positive they don't shimmer mik_101, you got good halides so you still get good shimmer even in conjunction with you're T5's

They shimmer when the halides are of as well FYI.Obviously not as much of a shimmer as with the MH on but still noticeable.

[Myka]

My T5 only setup shimmers.

[bv_reefer]

Originally Posted by Myka

My T5 only setup shimmers.

really i'd never think t5's had any shimmer at all, interesting

[Jason McK]

you would need to get new bulbs but these might work for actinic suppliment
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=35101

Yes it's a shamless plug

J

[bv_reefer]

oo darn 24'', my tanks 36'' across, thanks again though