pc,mh halogen

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by mufassathelion, Mar 13, 2009.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. mufassathelion

    mufassathelion Skunk Shrimp

    Joined:
    Feb 21, 2009
    Messages:
    290
    Location:
    michigan
    ok we know mh lights are the way to go... i was wondering though if i could go with the 250 watt halogen lights u buy on the stands at your local hardware store..... has anyone tried halogen?
     
    mufassathelion, Mar 13, 2009
    mufassathelion, Mar 13, 2009
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

    Joined:
    May 11, 2007
    Messages:
    1,407
    Location:
    upstate NY
    the problem is they don't sell bulbs that have the spectrum you need.
     
    RHorton, Mar 13, 2009
    RHorton, Mar 13, 2009
    #2
  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2007
    Messages:
    7,933
    Location:
    Miami, FL
    Those bulbs dont represent that spectrum as the sun, as do the MH bulbs. Aquariums bulbs are made esp for corals/plants. Luna
     
    lunatik_69, Mar 13, 2009
    lunatik_69, Mar 13, 2009
    #3
  4. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2008
    Messages:
    5,958
    Location:
    Chesterfield, VA
    halogens have a very low kelvin rating. you actually may be able to grow plants with it. but on a reef tank it probably would just grow a lot of algae
     
    sostoudt, Mar 13, 2009
    sostoudt, Mar 13, 2009
    #4
  5. kgross

    kgross Skunk Shrimp

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2009
    Messages:
    250
    Location:
    Nampa, Idaho
    Besides the spectrum, halogen bulbs put out very little light and a lot of heat compared to good bulbs. I don't even think they will work very well for growing plants.

    Kim
     
    kgross, Mar 13, 2009
    kgross, Mar 13, 2009
    #5