post pics of your MH lights!?
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hurt
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As a general rule-the lower the K value the higher the par rating. The higher the K value, you generally will have lower par (slower growth), but better coloration in your corals. Unfortunately it's a tradeoff. It seems you can't really have the best of both worlds. Drop me an email and I'll send you a site that tested a variety of bulbs in terms of par ratings, and also shows a pic of the color of each bulb. Personally I run XM 10k's (very high par rating) with 2 110w VHO super actinics. But it's all about what you want-color or growth.
rhomer
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Originally Posted by Devaji108
ok I am trying to decide one what K of MH bulb to get for my tank.
can any one post pics of there aquarium with MH lights. plase tell me what the K on the bulb is and pro and cons of the K. also what Watts of Atc. if any u are using.
thanks
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/199103/three-year-progression
First pic is with 10k AB 175 watt MH run on a PFO metal halide ballast this includes 2 55 watt PC actinics.
Remaining pics are with 20 XM 175 watt MH run on a PFO metal halide ballast and include 2 55 watt PC 10k bulbs. I preferred this look.
Rob
ok I am trying to decide one what K of MH bulb to get for my tank.
can any one post pics of there aquarium with MH lights. plase tell me what the K on the bulb is and pro and cons of the K. also what Watts of Atc. if any u are using.
thanks
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/199103/three-year-progression
First pic is with 10k AB 175 watt MH run on a PFO metal halide ballast this includes 2 55 watt PC actinics.
Remaining pics are with 20 XM 175 watt MH run on a PFO metal halide ballast and include 2 55 watt PC 10k bulbs. I preferred this look.
Rob