Drix
12/08/2008, 10:08 PM
I hate this time of year because it means I have to change my light bulb. I've got a double ended 250 watt metal halide and dual acintic compact flourescants.
Currently I've got a 10k coralife bulb in there, and I was thinking about using a 14k and wanted to know if people had any imput on bulb brand or wether or not its worth it to even bother with a 14K.
Currently I've got some Zoanthids, a Maxima, soft corals (Devils hand, xenia, etc.), chalace and I think thats about it. I've heard mixed things about 14k bulbs- they should be more blue which should allow for better photosynthesis, however I've also heard that the blue is more for looks and effect and that a 10k is better for corals. Which is it and whats the deal?
Currently I've got a 10k coralife bulb in there, and I was thinking about using a 14k and wanted to know if people had any imput on bulb brand or wether or not its worth it to even bother with a 14K.
Currently I've got some Zoanthids, a Maxima, soft corals (Devils hand, xenia, etc.), chalace and I think thats about it. I've heard mixed things about 14k bulbs- they should be more blue which should allow for better photosynthesis, however I've also heard that the blue is more for looks and effect and that a 10k is better for corals. Which is it and whats the deal?