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Dendence
05/04/2006, 02:52 PM
I changed from 15k to 10k de mh bulbs about a week ago. At first the color was super white. now look a little yellower. I guess I am used to the 15k bulbs.
The problem now is the heavy green film on the glass daily. I have 4- 96 watt actinic that run for about 10 hrs a day. I have only been running the Mh for about 5 hrs a day to acclimate.
Also the corals dont look too good. I have some new 14 k bulbs. Should I swiitch the 10k for the 14k'S ? thanks

Cody Ray
05/04/2006, 03:57 PM
I would get some window screen and place a couple layers over the tank for right now. Remove a layer of screen ever week and see how your corals react. Eventually the bulb will burn in (most MH bulbs can put out 20% more than they are rated for the first couple of weeks). As for the green film try getting a wetter skimate.

Dendence
05/04/2006, 07:07 PM
thanks for your help