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everl0ng
05/16/2007, 04:47 PM
ok, my 20H has a 150w sunpod and i have lps, softies, and sps. would going with a slightly bluer bulb than my 14k cause any problems with growth? if not, how would i acclimate the corals to the new bluer bulb? if this would not be a good idea for my sps i will not go for it. i just want some extra color to my corals because i do not have any actinics, nor do i have the room to add them. what else can i do to get more color out of my corals? don't get me wrong, i mean, they look fantastic already buit the bluish tint would be an added benefit for viewing.
let's all count to see how many times i typed "blue"

snulma1
05/16/2007, 06:03 PM
If you don't want to spring for actinics or have no room for them, you could try going for a higher Kelvin bulb. Try for at least 14000K up 20000K

Eliz
05/16/2007, 06:46 PM
hi ever10ng, Here is a link to a thread that I started about the same thing. There is some ideas that might work for you.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1115036

everl0ng
05/16/2007, 07:11 PM
thank you so much eliz! i appreciate it!!