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Originally Posted by ianizaguirre  so whats the point of the antic bulb ??? is it just to get a blue color with no growth rate ?? |
some believe it promotes growth, as do I, but you will find many who don't think so. Violet range stimulates many pigments in organisms such as corals, fish and inverts. actinic spectrum resembles that of the absorption peak of chlorophyll-a, which is the most important pigment found in plant cells. with that being said it not just for the color or tint of your tank but the actual color of your livestock. and there's still wattage going into your tank so it has to promote some growth, maybe not as well as daylight bulbs, but definitely serves a purpose.