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Old 09-22-2007, 06:20 PM   #1
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noob question

what are actinics really for ive been told there for supplementing some kind of light spectrum
just wondering do you really need them?
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They are mostly for looks you don't really need them,just put one in and if you don't like it take it out or add another one.
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Old 09-22-2007, 07:42 PM   #3
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ok thanks
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Old 09-22-2007, 09:35 PM   #4
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that's pretty much it
the blue brings out more of the color in the fish/corals
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Old 09-22-2007, 10:32 PM   #5
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Yeah, you get some really cool neon effects with just actinics on before and after your mh/main lights are on.
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