T5 HO Bulbs

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by onecansay, Mar 10, 2008.

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  1. onecansay

    onecansay Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I am not looking to open a debate about which type of lighting is better, but which type of bulb combination would work best for coloration.
    Currently am running 4 36"x39 Watt 18 K bulbs with 2 36"x39 Watt Actinic. I was thinking of replacing 2 of the 18 K for either 6700's or 10K.
    Would the 6700's create a potential algae problem?
    Any and all opinions greatly appreciated.
    some call me frank:-/
     
    onecansay, Mar 10, 2008
    onecansay, Mar 10, 2008
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  2. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    6700K should not increase the chance of algae. Anything above 5500 should be OK. It's really personal preference. I like a 'less yellow' look so I would go for the 10K

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    Jason McKenzie, Mar 11, 2008
    Jason McKenzie, Mar 11, 2008
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