switching kelvin?

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by ollie51, Feb 27, 2009.

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  1. ollie51

    ollie51 Feather Duster

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    i am thinking of switching back to 10000k from the 14000k i am running now (time to change bulbs and i have an extra set of 10000k) figured i save a few bucks question is do i have to change light cycle when going from 14 to10? these are 250 watt mh hqi
     
    ollie51, Feb 27, 2009
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    your probably don't need to changing anything except maybe coral placement, if the previous halides were very old, to prevent shocking the coral because bulbs light out put degrades over time
     
    sostoudt, Feb 27, 2009
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