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Old 03-08-2005, 05:14 AM
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Default Metal halide Questions

General question about lighting to see what some of you are using.

I am trying to decide what kelvin bulb to go with for a new 400 watt metal halide system I am ordering. I am currently running two 10k 175watt bulbs on the left and right side of my 180 gallon tank. For the center I will install the 400watt for Lps and Sps corals that need the brighter light. I also have 3 Vho actinics under the canopy. Would a lower kelvin bulb be beneficial ? or would it be better to stay with the 10k trend.

Any info or thoughts would be appreciated on this subject.




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Old 03-08-2005, 12:56 PM
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stay with the 10K if you like the look. lower K doesn't realy translate into better growth as lighting is just one part of the whole thing.

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