actinic bulbs

fishdude92

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are actinic bulbs used exclusively for reefs or can they be used on planted tanks too?
 
I had the same question once. People here advised me that the bulbs would not help freshwater plants grow. The actinic light did, however, make my fish look really cool, I thought. I only had the bulbs because the guy who sold me my 55 threw them in for free.
 
are actinic bulbs used exclusively for reefs or can they be used on planted tanks too?

Yup, they are for saltwater aquariums. Use daylight bulbs with temps between 6000k -10,000K, for plant growth.
 
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