Bulb Swap

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  1. dmh007

    dmh007 Plankton

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    I've been running a 20 k bulb for 6 months now. Would a sudden change to a 10k bulb hurt any of my corals? Also, what bulb would be the best on a 24 gallon nano cube, 20k or 10k? :confused:
     
    dmh007, Aug 6, 2007
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  2. IBMGeek

    IBMGeek Montipora Digitata

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    Not sure but you might get an algae bloom because youre going with a more yellowish/white light. Not sure though.
     
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  3. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Unless you are running actanics then the 10K will be a little cook and make it look yellow the 20: I never liked to blue go with a SPS 14K you'll be right where you want to be with it..
     
    Tangster, Aug 6, 2007
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  4. Bruce

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    I agree, going from 20,000k to 10,000k will be a big change from blue/white to...yellow. 14,000k is a nice choice.
     
    Bruce, Aug 6, 2007
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