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06/14/2006, 11:43 AM
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changing mh light bulb
i have this coralife which is 150w 14,000k.
now, can i change the light bulb to 10,000k? if i can. do i have to stick with the same brand (bulb)? can i use like XM and etc?
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sun Current Tank Info: 15 gal and 30 gal reef tank. 90 gallon cycling.. |
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06/14/2006, 11:53 AM
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You can use any 150 watt HQI bulb.
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Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater |
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06/14/2006, 12:15 PM
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Aka lemmywinks
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When switching from 14k to 10k might be a shock to the corals so be careful to acclimate.
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Beer Snob Current Tank Info: 210 gallon FOWLR (H&S 200a-1260 , panworld 50px-x, 2x Vortech w/ WWD) |
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06/14/2006, 12:31 PM
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all right. so, i can use any brand of the HQI, right?
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06/14/2006, 12:46 PM
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Aka lemmywinks
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Yes, yes you can.
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06/14/2006, 12:47 PM
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ok ok...
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