Replacing 10K bulb with 14K bulb. Do I need to acclimate my corals?

terryagi · 05/07/2009, 02:51 PM

I am replacing my 10K 150 watt Coralife bulb with a new Phoenix 14K bulb. The original bulb is only three months old. Do I need to acclimate the corals (mixed types) to the new light?

BLKTANG · 05/07/2009, 03:00 PM

IMO yes.That Phoenix 14k puts out alot of PAR.

I would just cut back your light schedule a few hours,& slowly go back up,just to be cautious.Looking at your coral to see how it responds is key.

firsthesitation · 05/07/2009, 03:49 PM

x2.

When I upgraded from T5's to Halides this is what I did and it worked good.

terryagi · 05/08/2009, 02:53 PM

I'll cut it back some. Thanks!

05/07/2009, 02:51 PM	#1
terryagi Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 143	Replacing 10K bulb with 14K bulb. Do I need to acclimate my corals? I am replacing my 10K 150 watt Coralife bulb with a new Phoenix 14K bulb. The original bulb is only three months old. Do I need to acclimate the corals (mixed types) to the new light?

05/07/2009, 03:00 PM	#2
BLKTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Never,Never Land Posts: 7,061	IMO yes.That Phoenix 14k puts out alot of PAR. I would just cut back your light schedule a few hours,& slowly go back up,just to be cautious.Looking at your coral to see how it responds is key. __________________ We the few have done so much,for so long,for so little.That we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. ____________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: RR 90 Maganvore sump,250w Hamilton fixture,VorTec's ASM skimmer.

05/07/2009, 03:49 PM	#3
firsthesitation Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winona MN Posts: 165	x2. When I upgraded from T5's to Halides this is what I did and it worked good. __________________ Nick There's a reason why blood, sweat and tears are all salty. I have saltwater coursing through my veins. - Melev Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon RR, SPS dominated, Outer Orbit 2x250 (14k)MH 4x54 T5, Bubble King Mini160, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Eheim 1262

05/08/2009, 02:53 PM	#4
terryagi Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 143	I'll cut it back some. Thanks!