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lighting question about some lights.

thatguy

thatguy

I have a set up for saltwater aquarium with 2x150 watt MH 10000k and 2x130 watt CF dual 460nm and 420nm actinic. The question is would running the actinic lights make any difference or should I just leave them off. O yeah, hello from west Texas.
 
The actinics are likely to be useful - 460nm moreso than the 420nm, but I would change the lamps in the MH fittings with lamps with a warmer colour temperature like 4200K.
 
I ditched the dual actinic lights and replaced with dual 10000k/6500k. So I have 2x150w 10000k MH, and 2x130w 10000k/6500k CF in an area about 36"x9" ghettofy-ably enclosed in foil. So far so good.
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probably around $0.12 per kwh...I pay $0.115 per kwh here in fort worth
 
tehehe 3.5¢ to 7.5¢ depending on the time of day i believe. Or what they determine is "peak" usage. Either way its cheap as shit.


And welcome to the boards! Got some friends that live in Monahans and I worked out in Ft. Stockton for a few months too. Gorgeous country out there.
 
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