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fredddy
01/18/2009, 09:31 PM
I am running a 46gallon softie tank,pc lighting,just wanting some input on whether more atinic is better or daylight,my light's are 36"coralife95w50/50,24"lunar aqualight fixture2x65w(one true atinic and one 10000k.It's about time to change my 95w and wondering about getting the straight daylight bulb instead of the 50/50,any input would be appreciated thks

ocellaris123
01/18/2009, 10:08 PM
Daylight is always better as they give your corals the most PAR. Actinics are nice but are for the aquarists benefit mostly.

fredddy
01/18/2009, 10:27 PM
Thanks for the quick reply i appreciate it.

Ion Innovations
01/19/2009, 08:50 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14187780#post14187780 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ocellaris123
Daylight is always better as they give your corals the most PAR. Actinics are nice but are for the aquarists benefit mostly.
Pardon my ignorance, but what is PAR?

Mariner
01/19/2009, 09:01 PM
PAR is Photosynthetically active radiation -- it's basically the amount of light that can be used for photosynthesis.
PAR is not as important in a softie tank as it is in a tank full of SPS that demand a lot of light.
You could try a daylight in the 95w -- your tank will look brighter, possibly yellower, and your corals won't quite "glow" as much.
FWIW,
Mariner

Ion Innovations
01/19/2009, 09:29 PM
Thanks

InsaneClownFish
01/20/2009, 12:00 AM
I would stick with the 50/50. PAR is not a serious concern in a softie tank. If you switch to the daylight bulb, your tank will most likely have a yellow hue.

fredddy
01/20/2009, 06:53 AM
I have a squamosa clam ,muddle of the tank,do'in great,would the 10000k daylight benifit him more or no.

InsaneClownFish
01/20/2009, 07:45 AM
IMO yes, slightly...but yes

ocellaris123
01/20/2009, 03:32 PM
The daylight would be better for a squamosa clam

fredddy
01/20/2009, 06:25 PM
Thanks for all the input it's much appreciated.

InsaneClownFish
01/20/2009, 11:20 PM
Good luck and keep us posted!

fredddy
01/21/2009, 08:00 AM
Has anyone ever used chemi pure elite or sea chem denitrate,thinking about getting some

Rhizo
01/22/2009, 11:41 PM
Denitrate is a waist of money IMO the other stuff is just GFO and carbon.