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03/31/2008, 08:35 AM | #1 |
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Coral 10K, 14K, 20K?
In addtion to having actinics, what spectral range of MH bulb would be best for corals and their growth?
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03/31/2008, 10:39 AM | #2 |
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Most 10k lamps. The only exception would be the 175w Iwasaki 15k SE MH lamp. I do use 150w Pheonix 14k's only with good results. If I use AB 10k, I'm sure my growht would be faster.
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03/31/2008, 10:46 AM | #3 |
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I am currently using 20K MH's at 250W. I also have actinic lighting to supplement.
Should I be going to a 14K or 10K? |
03/31/2008, 03:05 PM | #4 |
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XM 10K's have a ton of Par!
For 20K Radiums look super nice and have the best par of any 20K bulb especially on a HQI ballast. I assume you run SE? |
03/31/2008, 03:57 PM | #5 |
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if your also running actinics, go for 10K
14K if you just use the halide. i guess if you wanted you could also use actinics 20K if you like blue heavy light. i also know certain SPS and clams grow faster under 20K's |
03/31/2008, 06:19 PM | #6 |
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i use reeflux 12K
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03/31/2008, 06:23 PM | #7 |
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i currently have a 14k on my sunpod and am switching to a 10k xm in a few days
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