too much light?

oralsturgeon · 01/22/2007, 06:53 PM

My LFS has always encouraged me to run any 14k or brighter light with a 10k light. Right now I am running 2 X 250w-14k hammilton HQI on their own blallasts and 2X96watt hammilton actinics. Is there any dangers to adding say 1X150-10k light? Bleaching would be a quick side effect and heat. I think my tank could benefit from some heat, my heaters are always on. I know it would probably greatly increase my growth.

So how much is too much?

BurntOutReefer · 01/22/2007, 07:01 PM

If your looking for growth, then switch out to 6500K lights......

oralsturgeon · 01/22/2007, 07:12 PM

Just to clarify, Im not switching out from th 14k, I love the color, but I was going to add another 10k 150 watt to the system

luke33 · 01/23/2007, 07:14 AM

If this is for your 58g tank, you have more than enough lighting in there for anything you want. The 150w isn't going to do much more for you, just add to your electric bill.

01/22/2007, 06:53 PM	#1
oralsturgeon Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 200	too much light? My LFS has always encouraged me to run any 14k or brighter light with a 10k light. Right now I am running 2 X 250w-14k hammilton HQI on their own blallasts and 2X96watt hammilton actinics. Is there any dangers to adding say 1X150-10k light? Bleaching would be a quick side effect and heat. I think my tank could benefit from some heat, my heaters are always on. I know it would probably greatly increase my growth. So how much is too much?

01/22/2007, 07:12 PM	#3
oralsturgeon Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 200	Just to clarify, Im not switching out from th 14k, I love the color, but I was going to add another 10k 150 watt to the system __________________ In wall 0 gallon - Waiting for the home rental to end! Current Tank Info: mindstorming about the next large automated tank

01/22/2007, 07:01 PM	#2
BurntOutReefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Granada Hills Posts: 4,376	If your looking for growth, then switch out to 6500K lights......

01/23/2007, 07:14 AM	#4
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	If this is for your 58g tank, you have more than enough lighting in there for anything you want. The 150w isn't going to do much more for you, just add to your electric bill.