Acclimation when switching from 10k to 14k?

cnaegler · 06/05/2007, 09:17 PM

I recently purchased new 175w MH 14k bulbs and would be changing it from the original 10k's. Too yellow for me. Should i or should i not re- acclimate the corals to the higher kelvin? I've searched around a little but didn't find anything on this subject. any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
Craig

CinciCobra · 06/05/2007, 09:22 PM

The 14k's will have a slightly lower PAR, so your corals will be fine with the new bulbs.

cnaegler · 06/06/2007, 05:26 AM

Thanks CinciCobra

06/05/2007, 09:17 PM	#1
cnaegler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sylva, NC-Western North Carolina Posts: 960	Acclimation when switching from 10k to 14k? I recently purchased new 175w MH 14k bulbs and would be changing it from the original 10k's. Too yellow for me. Should i or should i not re- acclimate the corals to the higher kelvin? I've searched around a little but didn't find anything on this subject. any help would be appreciated! Thanks! Craig

06/05/2007, 09:22 PM	#2
CinciCobra Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 28	The 14k's will have a slightly lower PAR, so your corals will be fine with the new bulbs.

06/06/2007, 05:26 AM	#3
cnaegler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sylva, NC-Western North Carolina Posts: 960	Thanks CinciCobra