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kgb
06-19-2003, 10:15 AM
got to questions ok i now hove money for my metal halide bulb replacement and was wondering what would you guys suggest for a 175 watt MH. i like the crips white/ blue i was thinking the 14k bulbs but i dont know if it is worth the extra 65 dollars over the 10k. any one have an opion or a suggestion.

also i know this is in the wrong catagory but does any one know how to make a wavemaker? my buddy works for southern music and knows how to fix all the games so he propably be able to make em.
CHEAPREEF
06-19-2003, 12:37 PM
I like the color of my 175watt 10k and the corals seem to like it too. :smile: It's really whatever looks better to you, just remember you'll get less output form a 14k bulb than a 10k. Here's a link for a DIY wavemaker. http://www.globaldialog.com/~jrice/diy/wavemaker.htm

Clinton
newgeek
06-19-2003, 03:14 PM
I was going to attempt making one of them then I came across the SCWD at JL Aquatics for 55 bucks. It has been running for 3 weeks now and the fish seem to like the alternating current (they seem to be surfing across the tank with smiles on their faces) and the corals are swaying nicely, no more powerheads in the tank to cycle, it makes no noise. It was the best money I have spent on the tank and it was easy to hook up. Just another option for you.
Good luck,
Kelly
Delphinus
06-19-2003, 03:52 PM
14k's also have a shorter useful lifespan, you need to replace them every 6-8 months whereas you should be able to get a year out of a good 10K.
Bryan
06-20-2003, 04:17 AM
http://www.publish.shaw.ca/bpl521/Corals/Gr0642.gif

http://www.publish.shaw.ca/bpl521/Corals/GR0643.GIF
kgb
06-20-2003, 06:03 AM
thanks for all the help guys . i think i am going to just get the 10k and maybe put atinics in the hood. does any one have any info on this. i heard that VHO bulbs put out the nicest light and would i need 2 of these on either side on my MH for the light to look nice ?:)
CHEAPREEF
06-20-2003, 06:15 AM
Yep, VHO is the best IMO. I use 2 with my one 175 10k and the color is ery nice.

Clinton
kgb
06-20-2003, 08:08 AM
what size tank do you have
kgb
06-20-2003, 08:12 AM
hey kelly so how does it work and what size of tank you useing that SCWD
on
CHEAPREEF
06-20-2003, 02:19 PM
what size tank do you have

30gal cube.

Clinton
newgeek
06-20-2003, 06:22 PM
hey kelly so how does it work and what size of tank you useing that SCWD
on
It is a nifty little gizmo, I am running it on a 72g with a Mak 4, it switches every 4.5 seconds. More info can be found here. www.3iqventures.com/
Kelly