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09/13/2007, 06:09 PM
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How can i make my tank more blue?
In my 65g i am running a 250W MH pendant 14k and i want it more blue how can i change that?
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09/13/2007, 06:18 PM
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1- You could change the bulb to somewhere between 14k and 20k.
2- Just add an actinic supliment. PC, VHO, etc... |
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09/13/2007, 06:35 PM
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I like the blue look too, i agree w/ pmolan. i have t5 supplementation. pure actinic, and actinic blue-plus. gives nice color. halides are 14k. i was afraid to go w/20k's right now for fear of slowing growth. i think it's a good bluish mix.
if you're not concerned with growth, 20k's look sweet.
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09/13/2007, 06:43 PM
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20k plus actinics
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09/13/2007, 07:11 PM
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alright thanks all for the answers ill let u know how everythign turns out
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09/13/2007, 07:15 PM
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09/13/2007, 07:27 PM
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The blueist lamp I ever seen and Ive tryed um all is the Blueline 14K
Its what I use NOT great par ! |
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09/13/2007, 08:32 PM
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Will a different brand of bulb make it a diff. color?
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09/13/2007, 08:50 PM
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YES I have seen 14 K lamps from one brand bluer then 2oK lamps from another
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09/13/2007, 08:52 PM
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what lamp are you using now
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09/13/2007, 09:06 PM
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I am currently using a 14k CoralVue lamp 250w
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09/13/2007, 09:31 PM
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check this site; it will show you what the different 250w bulbs will look like, with and without supplements:
http://www.cnidarianreef.com/lamps.cfm |
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09/13/2007, 09:39 PM
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skriz thanks alot this is what ive been looking for
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09/14/2007, 07:54 AM
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You're welcome!
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