Halides and Macro ???

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  1. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    John I've been trying to research what 250 watt halide would be the best all around bulb for say a 90g macro tank with softies and lps. Maybe eventually a clam. I guess what concerns me is that everything I've read so far puts the bulbs in the 6500-8k range for best growth. But there's got to be a "blanket" bulb that provides a good spectrum for all of the above mentioned. Have any insight? Anyone is more than welcome to provide input.
     
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  2. johnmaloney

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    10k or 14k ushio i really like those lights, the 14k looks better, the 10k works better
     
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    Thanks
     
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    I have 2x250 Phoenix 14k bulb on my 70 gallon. Corals pop great. I have heard that 10k looks very white and 6,500k looks like urine. But i do believe 6,500 has the best growth if that is what you are looking for. I have it on my frag tank and i like it but not as much as my 1400k. The 14k has more of an icy blue tint to it and not too much white and not too much blue.
     
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  5. johnmaloney

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    i have to check but you may be in luck, i have spare halide bulbs around here somewhere, I had bought the wrong size on accident...pm me the info on the bulb you need and i will see if i can get a match. worth a shot, I think one of them is a 250 - single sided though...

    edit - lol i guess you can post the light bulb specs that isnt really top secret...:)
     
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  6. reefmonkey

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    Lol. But it is top secret ;). I have a Hamilton 250 watt ballast with mogul sockets so single ended would be what I need. If you have bulbs (or a bulb) that would be awesome.
     
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  7. johnmaloney

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    time to go digging! I will check it tonight then. I am pretty sure it is a 250 too...i should be on hoarders, but then I met the guy from Dirks..lol...do you remember that MACNA booth? guy had everything...
     
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    they 175w, but the 14ks...look sweet. let me know if you can use them
     
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    LOL vaguely! Hoarders would be a good show for me too. I never throw anything out that may come in handy in the future lol. Actually hoarding did come in handy recently. I built this grow out system with stuff I'd shoved in drawers and boxes over the years LOL

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/show-of...e-1-11-changin-gears-93203-2.html#post1047934
     
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