From 10,000k to 14,000k

coral_lagoon · 07/26/2009, 06:47 PM

I have the Orbit single 150 watt MH that also has 2 65watt PC actinics. I plan on changing the 10k HQI bulb to a 14k bulb. So my question is, do I need to acclimate my corals to this lighting? Or do you think they would be ok?
If you think I do need to acclimate. I would like to hear some of your ideas and ways. Thanks...

reefrf · 07/26/2009, 07:37 PM

Your corals will be fine. You generally need to acclimate your corals to lighting when you increase the wattage not the Kelvin rating. I switched to a Phoenix 14k & love them!!

mfinn · 07/26/2009, 07:45 PM

I agree with reefrf, no need to do anything but change the bulbs.

coral_lagoon · 07/26/2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by reefrf
Your corals will be fine. You generally need to acclimate your corals to lighting when you increase the wattage not the Kelvin rating. I switched to a Phoenix 14k & love them!!

Sweet I ordered a Phoenix to..

Thanks bro..

thegrun · 07/26/2009, 07:53 PM

If the bulb you are replacing is old (9 months or more), it would be a good idea to either cut back your photo period or add screens to the top of your tank to shade it and gradually increase photo period or remove the screen. If the 10K bulb is newer, there is no need to acclimate.

coral_lagoon · 07/26/2009, 07:58 PM

The 10k bulb thats on the system right now is 1.5 months old..

07/26/2009, 06:47 PM	#1
coral_lagoon Pushrod Powered Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Down The Corkscrew , CA Posts: 1,263	From 10,000k to 14,000k I have the Orbit single 150 watt MH that also has 2 65watt PC actinics. I plan on changing the 10k HQI bulb to a 14k bulb. So my question is, do I need to acclimate my corals to this lighting? Or do you think they would be ok? If you think I do need to acclimate. I would like to hear some of your ideas and ways. Thanks...

07/26/2009, 07:37 PM	#2
reefrf reefrf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 1,026	Your corals will be fine. You generally need to acclimate your corals to lighting when you increase the wattage not the Kelvin rating. I switched to a Phoenix 14k & love them!! __________________ RF RIP 150g.... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1651699&perpage=25&pagenumber=1 Current Tank Info: 250g 72x30x27 (Starphire) Lighting-Giesemann Infiniti 3x250w HQI Phoenix 4T-5's. 75g sump/Reef Octopus SRO5000 Skimmer/ GEO 624 Calcium Reactor. Circulation 3 x MP40QD 1/4 hp Artica

07/26/2009, 07:45 PM	#3
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	I agree with reefrf, no need to do anything but change the bulbs. __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

07/26/2009, 07:53 PM	#5
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	If the bulb you are replacing is old (9 months or more), it would be a good idea to either cut back your photo period or add screens to the top of your tank to shade it and gradually increase photo period or remove the screen. If the 10K bulb is newer, there is no need to acclimate.

07/26/2009, 07:58 PM	#6
coral_lagoon Pushrod Powered Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Down The Corkscrew , CA Posts: 1,263	The 10k bulb thats on the system right now is 1.5 months old..