Please help with lighting, i have a question about what spectrum this light is!

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Cyruskayos, Jan 27, 2008.

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  1. Cyruskayos

    Cyruskayos Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hello all, im about to buy a light from "hombby" off of ebay. I'm looking for anywhere from 10,000-20,000 spectrum lighting. I was looking at this auction 30" 380W Metal Halide Aquarium Reef Light w/ Free Ship - eBay (item 130193780796 end time Feb-03-08 12:57:05 PST) It doesn't say what spectrum the lighting is. I know some of you guys have bought from this person. Could you please let me know if this is a good quality light? My spending limit is $200.00 and I would like MH. This seems like the cheapest soultion. Please give input on what spectrum the linked item is! Thanks
     
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    its probably 10k, if you dont like it just change the bulb if thats what you want to buy.
     
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    Cyruskayos Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    so if i buy that light, i can just change the bulbs to anything i want? 20k bulbs? Does it support that??
     
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    as long as you buy the same wattage bulb, yea.
     
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    Cyruskayos Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    whats the best place to buy 20k or 14k bulbs? im sure you know a good place :)
     
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    Cyruskayos Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    what bulb matters? the MH, CF, or bluemoon, which one should i replace to 20k?
     
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    mh plays a large part of the reef tank. the pc's do also but there probably 03actinic. so if your wanting to change whats there from whatever it is is would change the mh. but its probably best to leave it alone for now. and see what it looks like.
     
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    Cyruskayos Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    will do...ill just order it and see what it looks like...but before i do...do YOU think this is a good quality light? could i get a wide varaity of corals?
     
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    what are the dimensions of the tank? and how many gallons?