which DE 250W for actinic?

[jezzeaepi]

Hello all,
I am look for recomendations on DE 250W mh bulbs. I will be using the bulb purely for actinic viewing after my main lights, so par is irrelevant. What I want is something that will really pop my greens, blues and purples and gives off a nice blue light. It has to be a double ended however due to the reflector I will need to use. If you have a ballast recomendation as well, let me know. Pictures are of course greatly appreciated.

Peace,
Jesse

 

[angelfish]

Hi jezzeaepi,

i think it's difficult to find true actinic MH bulb

maybe you can try few t5s HO lighted up together to get the brightness and effect you're looking for

 

[CarlaW]

Try this one. A little pricey, but I have heard real good things about these Geisemann bulbs.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~MB6865~tab~1.html