Mixing MH's

[sailfin tang]

Is it ok to mix say a 20,000k with (2) 13,000k all 250W in the same 72" fixture?
Looking at a fixture that has (3) 250w HQI + (4) 24w T5 bulbs.

 

[scsinet]

Sure. Color temperatures can be mixed and matched just fine, just not wattages.

 

[sailfin tang]

So it won't make the color of the tank uneven?

 

[jmick]

I run 2 XM 10k's on the right and left side of my tank and a 14k in the middle. The 14k seems to balance the whiteness of the 10k's and gives the tank a much nice look. You should be fine. However, if you have T5's why not go with all 12k or 14k's for better growth?

 

[larryndana]

Originally Posted by Jmick
However, if you have T5's why not go with all 12k or 14k's for better growth?
agreed.