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Old 11-21-2003, 01:58 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Light

You just get more watts; the Kelvin remains the same.
Usually, 3-5 Watts per gallon is recommended for reef tanks, but the type of bulb (ie PC vs. VHO vs. NO) is most important.


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