Actinic light importance for color.?

[GrampaDon]

Not looking for par just coral health and color. My current setup is B+ C+ Kessil 360 C+ B+
I need to change bulbs and want to add 2 more t5 as well [this is in a canopy retro]

According to ATI's site the "popular recommendations " do not include actinic bulbs. Yet some studies say that SPS need it. I'm using ATI as reference since I prefer their bulbs.

Thoughts or suggestions.?

 

[rossco]

Your ATI blue plus have UV included, so in your case adding more UV actinic would be for your viewing pleasure only.

http://www.atinorthamerica.com/bulbs.php?tabbedtabs=0

 

[B22]

I like blue plus and purple plus for supplement lighting

 

[GrampaDon]

But the question is more about the amount of UV needed to promote best color and best health.
So is there enough in that range in the B+ lamp ,or would it help to add more than what is provided with ATI B+

 

[rossco]

Good question. If you don't get a fact- based answer here you might take your question to the lighting forum and see if someone there has seen a study.