Supplemental lighting

[Funston07]

I currently have 2 AI prime hd over my 65gal tank with par levels ranging from 85-135. Only have lps and BTAs. Everything is doing good for the most part but what would be a good supplemental lighting option to really make the coral and nems color pop? Seems like i can't get the AI Prime to do that on their own while maintaining enough par levels

 

[Frostynipps]

one of those lights that show pee I have a flash light with 50 leds from amazon for $10 it really makes a difference after a few 30 minuet sessions weekly

 

[Funston07]

one of those lights that show pee I have a flash light with 50 leds from amazon for $10 it really makes a difference after a few 30 minuet sessions weekly

That's hilarious. I have a flash light that shows blood and it makes some of them look great but im looking for something to plug in and run consistently lol

 

[JDnKY]

Fluorescent T5’s with some good blue bulbs is a good affordable option.

 

[Frostynipps]

I use a mic stand to hold it lol. ive been looking for something better and bought a kessil 360x and it does the job now

 

[Funston07]

Fluorescent T5’s with some good blue bulbs is a good affordable option.

See this is one of the options I've been thinking of doing. Could get a hybrid fixture since they don't cost an arm and a leg and still have the control from my Primes

 

[JDnKY]

See this is one of the options I've been thinking of doing. Could get a hybrid fixture since they don't cost an arm and a leg and still have the control from my Primes

I have a 6’ tank and added a couple of 24” Sunblaze fixtures over my Acro mountain and it works well as a supplement to my Hydra 52’s.

 

[Funston07]

I have a 6’ tank and added a couple of 24” Sunblaze fixtures over my Acro mountain and it works well as a supplement to my Hydra 52’s.

Might look into those just as a supplement. $130 for a 4ft fixture sounds better than $300 for a hybrid

 

[Spare time]

Reef Brite XHO actinics on the side would work. Orphek also makes similar. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aquarium-lighting/aquarium-led-lighting/reef-brite.html

 

[Funston07]

Reef Brite XHO actinics on the side would work. Orphek also makes similar. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aquarium-lighting/aquarium-led-lighting/reef-brite.html

You think one 36" strip would be sufficient in helping with the color pop? I don't really need them to help increase par just coloration. Obviously its gonna slightly increase par levels which is okay.

 

[Spare time]

You think one 36" strip would be sufficient in helping with the color pop? I don't really need them to help increase par just coloration. Obviously its gonna slightly increase par levels which is okay.

I think it will be noticeable but I haven't played with one in person. I know that people often add an actinic strip to increase the color pop, be that t5, reef brite, orphek, etc.

 

[JDnKY]

I’ve never really researched it but have wondered about using an old school blacklight for color pop. Has anyone in this thread ever used a blacklight? LED blacklights are pretty cheap.
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