Using red spectrum VHO lights?

[Psyops]

I have a couple of ATI Pro Color (red spectrum vho lights). I just put them on my SPS dominated tank and it gave an interesting look to it. It obviously brought out the red from the SPS frags. I have 3 250W Halides at 20K and four 39 watt Blue Plus VHOs. I don't see others using this spectrum of lights. Would it grow more algae in the tank or is it just preference?
Appreciate the feedback.

 

[3.99AfterTaxes]

I tried these in the past. They were overpowering, IMO. Switched to Fiji Purples, much better.

 

[Psyops]

thanks for the input. What do you mean about overpowering? I only have it running for a couple of days now, so nothing new yet. Obviously some of the reds are coming out more.

 

[3.99AfterTaxes]

thanks for the input. What do you mean about overpowering? I only have it running for a couple of days now, so nothing new yet. Obviously some of the reds are coming out more.

I had it on an 8 bulb unit and all I could see was the red bulb... It wasn't very nice on the eyes.

 

[Psyops]

I have to agree on the overred part with you. Thanks for the response.

 

[3.99AfterTaxes]

When these things toast, try out the Fiji Purples - much better

 

[Drewbaby]

So are you going to continue running the red VHOs or is it too much for the eyes

 

[Psyops]

It's a bit too much. The coralline on the back of the tank wall light up with a reddish hue. It looks like my corals are in hell or something. Something like Dantes Inferno tank. I will check into the Figi Purples. I do have some purple actinics, but my tank is very blue and that back area is kind of darker. I will also experiment with 10K lights in the back. Just a couple of them. Will the purple actinics encourage coral growth or 20K halides are enough for that?