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Old 02-14-2008, 12:43 PM
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i currently have two 96 watt pc light retrofits in my canopy. i was just wondering if it will make a difference as to the bulb placement. should the actinic bulb be near the front of the tank with the daylight bulb near the back or vice versa?
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Old 02-14-2008, 05:10 PM
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There are more than a few people who give a lot of credence to bulb placement.I have always figured that with blbs 4 inch's over the water causing some initial diffusion and the water causing a lot of diffusion,placement becomes minimal in importance if you have 4 bulbs in two colors every other one is as good as it gets.
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A lot of folks put the atinics in front.

Experiment what works for you.
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A lot of folks put the atinics in front.

Experiment what works for you.
Ditto. Many people put the lower k bulbs over the corals to get better growth and the actinics in the front for coloration and "glow"
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yep i put mine in front, usually people will tell you highest K in th front then alternate
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