MH bulb question

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by JayTropical, May 24, 2010.

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  1. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    20000K is a very deep water spectrum bulb. What you have in your tank should dictate what bulb you get. 14000K is a mid sea bulb and 10000K is upper sea/ shallow water bulb. Example: If you have a maxima clam that is known to be a tide pool species and put it under a 20000K bulb, it will most likely die because it won't get the type of lighting it needs, even though the bulb itself is kicking out a strong wattage.
    Looking at your signature, putting a 20000K bulb is will most likely result in the death of your LTA though.
     
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  3. JayTropical

    JayTropical Purple Spiny Lobster

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    That's the answer I was looking for, thanks. Ill just stick with the 14000k then.



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