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I have a 200 gallon FOWLR setup and was using 4 four-foot daylight bulbs. I was wondering if I need to add actinic blue bulbs to my setup or are the daylight bulbs enough?

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I have a 200 gallon FOWLR setup and was using 4 four-foot daylight bulbs. I was wondering if I need to add actinic blue bulbs to my setup or are the daylight bulbs enough?

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<> Actinic lighting… interesting perceptual question 4/7/06 Dear Bob, I have a question as it pertains to actinic lighting. Since I have added actinic 03 lighting to my tank I am noticing that the lighting causes a slight doubling of my vision when the tank is viewed from a slight angle. Esp. noticeable on linear vertical markings that fluoresce in the light. Others have noted the same effect on my tank I have tried reversing the end caps but I still notice this. Any comments ????? Is this rainbow effect? This is not my imagination, nor do I have vision problems. Thanks Jimmy. Actinic Only? 01-13-06 I just purchased a VHO retro fit kit from a fri