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hermesfansf
07/06/2011, 12:27 AM
Just bought a aussie fold torch from my friend this past weekend. He had it for about 1 year in his tank with LED lighitng. It's color was super intense when it was in his tank, however, it is not in my tank. Mine is 250 W MH.

Should i give it more time to get used to the lighting?
Anthrax15
07/06/2011, 04:18 AM
MH tends to do that for some coral like my chalices. It dulls their colors. You may want to give it time.

What bulb are you using? A 20k bulb will give nice coloration. Or adding a T5 Retro kit with actinics could help bring more color out.
Jacwil
07/06/2011, 01:40 PM
Or adding some blue led supplements might help.
hermesfansf
07/06/2011, 02:07 PM
MH tends to do that for some coral like my chalices. It dulls their colors. You may want to give it time.

What bulb are you using? A 20k bulb will give nice coloration. Or adding a T5 Retro kit with actinics could help bring more color out.
Thanks. Which company produces awesome 20K bulb?