Color temp for HQI DE in Coralvue pendant?

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  1. James_SD

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    Hi all, I am considering one or two coralvue 250W DE pendants for a semi-circular reef tank (no water yet, but thinking--few fish, nothing super fancy to start, just what appears on its own on the cultured live rock from Tampa Bay). Coralvue has a kit with everything needed and your choice of bulb. Don't know all the manufacturers of bulbs included, but seems you can pick between 10K, 14K, & 20K.

    Any recommendations? Manufacturer also if I have that choice.

    Thanks.

    James
     
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  2. Dr.Fragenstein

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    What color appeals to you? Bluer, crisp white or somewhere in between? That should be the first question? I believe you can get the CV combos with lamps already... They would just be CV lamps like the ReefLux.... Many people like Ushio, XM, Phoenix as well as others...
     
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  3. James_SD

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    Dr Fragenstein, I guess I would prefer close to sunlight. Which color temp would match sunlight the best?

    James
     
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