BRAVE7012 Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Hi, What is the best temp of the bulb for a mainly LPS- torch, hammer, octo, and softies like zoos,yuma,rics . I an using 150MH DE with 2 20k 24w t5 and my corals seem to brown after a while. Will a 14k or 20k be more suitable to get goods colors ? My water looks fine: SG -1.023 dKH -10 No3 -10 po4 - 0 ca -420 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Of course, try to use 10kk and supplement with 2 x t5s actnics. 20k bulbs are good aesthetically and does not help much on the growth and multiplication of zooxanthalle. Thus you will need minimum 10kk to ensure good health and growth. In fact, some shallower species will thrive in 6500k which is much yellower than the 10kk. In order to have a more pleasing view and to simulate dawn and dusk, use the T5 actinics to supplement the MH. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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