Power compacts seem real weak...

Cypherman

Cypherman

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Apr 3, 2002
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Hey,

I just got in my new power compacts and I must say, I'm sorely dissapointed. They're 2x65 watt 50/50 actinics and yet they're noticeably dimmer then my 2x40 watt full spectrum bulbs...That isnt right, is it? They dont appear to be old; the full spectrum half is blindingly bright if i look at it directly...Is it just because of the half-blue output? Should I buy a pair of 6500K bulbs, cuz I only bought this thing so that I could ditch my old fluorescents; I was told they would be much brighter.

Thanks
 
Yes, the lights seem dimmer because of the blue output. Our eyes are not nearly as sensitive to blue light. Is not both parts of the bulb (50/50) putting out light nearer the blue?

I mean, I think the actinic is a blueish light, and the other half is 10000K light, which is blueish (or at least a lot more blue than a full spectrum).

These lights (50/50) are used for corals, right? Well if a coral could talk, it would tell you it thinks the 50/50 is a lot brighter than a full spectrum bulb. :-)
 
i just returned my power compact, it was way to bright, i could not control my plants or algea, plus ciclids dont really care for retna burning wattage anyways, by the way, if you choose wisely, cichlids can be wicked cool!
 
I switched to power compacts and love them. I bought A 48" All Glass which comes with two 55w 9325 kelvin lamps. These are brighter than your 40w. The 50/50 are dimmer which is why I went with the whiter light. Brings out the colors in my Coporas.
 
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