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Unread 09/13/2007, 05:33 PM   #1
emk09
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Question Lighting question

I just down graded from 125 g. to a 65 g. and i have a 250w MH pendant 14k and i was wondering would it look bad if i bought another, but instead of 14k go with 20k?or if i could even do this.? thank you

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Unread 09/13/2007, 05:51 PM   #2
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Are you saying you will have 2 total.. 1-14k and 1-20k? If so, You will see the line in the water.


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Unread 09/13/2007, 05:55 PM   #3
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alright thank you.. yeh iw as just wondering because i have one pendant and i have the bar that goes across the middle but i want a little blue into my tank ne suggestions?

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Unread 09/13/2007, 06:40 PM   #4
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I think 2 different bulbs would look bad.. Thats alot of light for a 65.. How are you planning to stop it from overheating? Sounds like too much light to me...


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Unread 09/13/2007, 06:42 PM   #5
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20K look awesome


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Unread 09/13/2007, 09:24 PM   #6
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I think im just gunna stick with the one 250w with a 20k bulb thanks for ur help


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