50/50 to 10,000K

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Pisces23, May 11, 2007.

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  1. Pisces23

    Pisces23 Sea Dragon

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    My tank is just about one year old now (woot!) and I really should replace my the compact flourescent bulb that came with my fixture. I'm currently running a a simple 15W actinic along with the 65W 50/50 bulb and everyone in the tank is happy. But I'm wondering if it'd be a good idea to replace the 50/50 with a 10,000K bulb. :confused: I'd still be running the 15W actinic. Thoughts please?
     
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  3. MDeth

    MDeth Feather Star

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    All preference pretty much :)

    If you like the blue, go with another 50/50
     
  4. Black_Raven

    Black_Raven Scooter Blennie

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    Go with the 50/50 if you like the flourecence. Or conversley you can change the 15w bulb to 10K or 50/50 as well.
     
  5. Pisces23

    Pisces23 Sea Dragon

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    I just got the 10,000 K bulb today. How would you recommend switching bulbs? That is, should I put a layer or two of screen over the tank to mute the new bulb for a while??? Shorter photoperiods??? Hand out wee tiny sunglasses to the salty critters???
    8)

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