Hi Frankie,
Short answer - no, I don't think so.
Longer answer - if you are talking about electric guitars ( those that look like archtops but actually have a fence post inside with pick-ups screwed on top), then perhaps they have electric gauge strings and the proximity to the poles is significant ... dunno.
If we are talking about true archtops, then FWIW I have mine set up exactly as my flattop guitars i.e about .110" bass and about .080" treble with a relief of about .008" with medium gauge strings.
The advantage of archtops with floating bridges is that you can (usually) adjust the action height with those little wheelie things (might need some pliers).
The great Freddie Green (Count Basie orchestra) played with an exceptionally high action.
Too low an action may reduce the guitar's tone and projection.
I'd suggest start with a similar action to your flat tops, ensuring that the wheel adjusters allow you to adjust up or down.
Hope that helps
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