Is this light actinic? I'm wondering if it would be suitable for glofish.
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No, it's not an actinic bulb. If you do choose to buy it, you'll want a Marine-Glo to go with it to bring out the fluorescent colors of your Glo-fish. =)
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I found that if you have the dust and dawn mode in the e setting (a bright white sunlight with a rolling cloud cover though various color spectrums) that the light would flash bright when it went to the next color. The fish didn't like it. It seemed as if the light was trying to give the colors it wanted but the timer was cutting the power to the light causing it to flash bright colors when it went I the next color. I've found the dust and dawn mode to work best on one color setting. I leave mine on full spectum. The fish seem to like it and the dust and dawn mode lets them know it's time to wake up and time to settle down. It also reduces the stress on the fish from the light cutting on in one flash motion. I found that if you have the dust and dawn mode in the e setting (a bright white sunlight with a rolling cloud cover though various color spectrums) that the light would flash bright when it went to the next color. The fish didn't like it. It seemed as if the light was trying to give the colors it wanted but the timer was cutting the power to the light causing it to flash bright colors when it went I the next color. I've found the dust and dawn mode to work best on one color setting. I leave mine on full spectum. The fish seem to like it and the dust and dawn mode lets them know... » Read More I found that if you have the dust and dawn mode in the e setting (a bright white sunlight with a rolling cloud cover though various color spectrums) that the light would flash bright when it went to the next color. The fish didn't like it. It seemed as if the light was trying to give the colors it wanted but the timer was cutting the power to the light causing it to flash bright colors when it went I the next color. I've found the dust and dawn mode to work best on one color setting. I leave mine on full spectum. The fish seem to like it and the dust and dawn mode lets them know it's time to wake up and time to settle down. It also reduces the stress on the fish from the light cutting on in one flash motion. « Show Less
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I like this light very much, and I would say it does have a natural light effect. It is ideal for eyebrow plucking!
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In my 20 gallon the bright white is fairly bright but not overly so. However, I have a taller tank than most average ones and I have a gravel bottom. The blue light is awesome. The fish can be highlighted. The fish can still be given extra light without overpowering them.
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Hi, we are using this and Chempure in a 12 gallon tank and the water is crystal clear and the fish look better here than the store (dedicated only to tropical fish)
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The hood comes with one sun replica bulb. It brings out the natural colors of the fish. If you want to have your aquatic life glow, you will need to replace the bulb. Previous factory lights were closer to a black light. Newer hoods will mostly come with sun type lights. It's not a bad thing by any means. It does however give a greener glow to the tank. I hope this helps in your decision. By the way, I have been raising fish for about 39 years. I somehow have always had a fish tank since I was a kid. You name it, I most likely have raised it. Mostly fresh water but, have had a few marine tanks. Fresh water is just easier and less time consuming.
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Nothing grows in my tank because of low light, regardless of this great substrate. Low light doesn't grow plants. This substrate isn't magical. I've never had algae to begin with, though. If you have a problem with it currently, then you may still have that problem after changing your substrate. This wont "create" algae problems, but it wont solve them either.
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The blue LED's emit more Ultra Violet light, that's why the Glofish reflect that "glowy" light. The issue is that blue light, and UV rays are harmful to our (human)eyes.Overall blue light looks nice, but exposure to it is harmful to the biochemical composition of the eyes.
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Yes. I get a great return on my aquatic plants and doesn't hurt the fish. Been using it now for a few years. Fyi..... my Angels are breeding and giving off healthy broods.
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I only got the one I have a 84gal. pond really small, The lights are not has bright has the picture. But it works great changes colors all the time. Its really a show piece I think it looks cool. Hope this help you. It is made of good quality stuff. I have had this since last yr. and it was in the pond all winter my pond froze over at least 10 times, and my goldfish never died either.
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It's a well received light by corals. My corals doing well w it. I will say it's very "white" by today's standards so if you like a bluer look then this light isn't for you. Your Kessil if tuned to spirit 10-12k then it will probably look the same. If it's tuned to like 20k then your tank will look white on the ends. Good luck.
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I would say it would do a good job in a 45gal tall tank the light is very intense on my 29gal and i have a well planted aquarium. Medium to low level light. Plants will be sufficent probaly not a high light plant though
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There may be some photo sensitivity as it is in a lightproof bottle. My guess is that it is ok for short term.
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Yes.... great lighting....and rather dramatic. BESTchoice I have made in aquarium lighting to this very day!!!
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No way to know for sure. But I think the whites are 65K and the blue side is actually about 20k. There is no actual actinic blue channel.
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I had a difficult fresh water ich issue last year and found that Mardel Maracide worked better. I increased the water temperature to 82 to help with the medication. I think Goldfish like colder water, so I'm not sure about how they will tolerate higher temps. The problem is probably water quality related.
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Sure. I would just be careful as the uv sterilizer portion of this is what was faulty and killed my fish.