actinic bulbs

[fishdude92]

are actinic bulbs used exclusively for reefs or can they be used on planted tanks too?

 

[LeahK]

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.

 

[Riiz]

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.

 

[fishdude92]

great, thanks for the info