Wavelengths in the blue region for photosynthetic corals and invertebrates
Watts
Length
Diameter
15
18"
T-8
17
24"
T-8
25
36"
T-8
32
48"
T-8
These long lasting bulbs provide high-intensity, full spectrum illumination, strong in the short wavelength blue region so essential for photosynthetic corals and invertebrates. Reef Sun bulbs offer a 50/50 combination of 6500°K trichromatic daylight phosphor and actinic 420 phosphor.
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Tips from our Techs The Blue or Actinic spectrum element in combination bulbs tends to wear out sooner than the full spectrum element. If you have the room in your fixture for an extra bulb, install the blue separately so it can be changed more often, if necessary.
Color Spectrum Chart
Strong in the blue region of the color spectrum, essential for photosynthetic corals and invertebrates, combined with 6500°K daylight for natural color enhancement.
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