Which K MH bulbs for best growth?

KayaReef · 09/25/2006, 10:30 PM

Do 10k MH bulbs necessarily mean better growth for sps than say 14K or 20K?

Ti · 09/25/2006, 11:09 PM

Yes, it has more PAR in general

Acroholic · 09/25/2006, 11:18 PM

so PAR=growth? So what helps or hinders richer colors?

KayaReef · 09/25/2006, 11:24 PM

Thanks Ti, so the more Par the better the growth potential?
Acroholic?

09/25/2006, 10:30 PM	#1
KayaReef Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 36	Which K MH bulbs for best growth? Do 10k MH bulbs necessarily mean better growth for sps than say 14K or 20K?

09/25/2006, 11:09 PM	#2
Ti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 7,927	Yes, it has more PAR in general __________________ Hair algae is my Macro algae.

09/25/2006, 11:18 PM	#3
Acroholic Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hypoluxo, Fl. Posts: 1,000	so PAR=growth? So what helps or hinders richer colors? __________________ "I don't always know what I'm talking about, but I know I'm right!" -Muhammad Ali Current Tank Info: 180 Diamante Oceanic, 3 400w 10k Hammy's w/IceCaps, 2 140w URI super actinics, AC III Pro, 30g sump, 30g refug, 1/3hp chill, PM Skimmer/kalkreactor/calcium reactor/effluent, 2 Tunze 6060's, 2 Gorman Rupp 1115's, 25w UV

09/25/2006, 11:24 PM	#4
KayaReef Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 36	Thanks Ti, so the more Par the better the growth potential? Acroholic?