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Old 07-23-2005, 03:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Does the actenic appear bright to fish?


Does the actenic appear bright to fish?

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My guess is not. Typically they're intended for reef tanks and designed to simulate the bluish appearance that sunlight has from very deep under the water. Either way, actinic lights don't have a place in planted tanks. They do practically nothing for the plants.
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