Inexpensive nano lighting - Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

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03-16-2006, 08:04 PM

Bob I

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AC33

I was under the impression that the proper spectrum was around the 6k region, the colour temp closest to the sun? And that we only use higher K bulbs because they are more visuallly appealing, but dont offer the same amount of growth as 6k bulbs?

That is a pretty good impression. Sunlight at noon at the equator is 6400K, so I believe daylight bulbs are around 6500K.

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