Which Actinic bulb should I go for??

[FiReBReTHa]

I currently have the original Current USA 2 x 96W Dual Actinic 460/420nmx 65W Dual Actinic 460/420nm in my unit that need to be repaced.
they are Square pin and in need of replacing.

I have the 1x 150w halide and actinic fixture

Current USA 36" Outer Orbit 150w HQI, 2x96w PC,4 lunars - eBay (item 260433881940 end time Jul-22-09 14:55:48 PDT)




Any suggestions on which bulb to go for folks?

Danke! :nerd:

 

[Steve Ruddy]

UVL makes an awesome actinic. It has more PAR than any I have tested

 

[AZDesertRat]

There are not a lot of choices in PC bulbs but you probably have the best. The dual 420-460 gives you the best of both worlds.

 

[JuniorMC8704]

Hands down ATI for pure actinic, and AS 22k's for the Bluer Bulb...

 

[AZDesertRat]

Remember he is talking about Power Compact bulbs not T5 or MH.

 

[JuniorMC8704]

ahhh...whoops....sorry about that...

 

[The Nomad]

There are not a lot of choices in PC bulbs but you probably have the best. The dual 420-460 gives you the best of both worlds.

+1. I wish that they made this bulb for my nano cube.

 

[reefz3ro]

i have the 96w dual actinic and i like it the best out of the ones i've used

 

[Cuda]

I like coral life A3s

 

[mojo]

The dual pc bulb does have the best of both worlds. I havent had much experience with many pc bulbs. only halides and t5

 

[TJ15]

I like Hamilton 03 blue PC bulbs PC Compact Fluorescent Replacement Bulbs, Aquarium supplies & Aquarium lighting by Hamilton Technology

and hello lights also Compact Fluorescent Lamps - Actinic - 96 watt Actinic.

Both have a nice natural looking actinic blue color.

 

[RadReef]

I like Hamilton 03 blue PC bulbs PC Compact Fluorescent Replacement Bulbs, Aquarium supplies & Aquarium lighting by Hamilton Technology

and hello lights also Compact Fluorescent Lamps - Actinic - 96 watt Actinic.

Both have a nice natural looking actinic blue color.

+1. I installed Hamilton actinics, 14K MHs, reflector and ballast factory direct in my new tank. They're a very high quality product.......

 

[Cuda]

I like Hamiltons toops: