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Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by Nor_Cal_Guy, Sep 1, 2010.

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  1. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    That is with the 3rd 175w added. I put it in yesterday. Thanks.:)
     
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    Make sure a light acclimate or you could bleach your corals.
     
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    Tank looks awesome

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  4. Nor_Cal_Guy

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    Thanks! Been a fight lately. Reef Octopus isn't even working well.
     
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  5. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    Had some shade in the middle. Had the bulb and ballast laying around. Had the reef itch and trying to save money for Disney Land so I did a "free" mod.
     
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    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    So far I have found: XM, Hamilton, Corallife, Ushio, Coralvue, Bluelife, Reefgrow, and a few others. Not too bad.

    Anyone think I should change spectrum?

    Due for new bulbs....
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Sep 6, 2010
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  7. sostoudt

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    you could try the iwasaki 6500k, some people go crazy over them for frag systems. But i don't know much about them, I think the kelvin rating makes them less popular.
    ;D

    But really I would say the kelvin rating depends on the bulb you use, for example coralvue 20000k put out more par and gives better growth then the lower ones.
     
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  8. Nor_Cal_Guy

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    CoralVue eh? Haven't had any personal experience with those bulbs. I will do some research.
     
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