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Tyslin · 05-06-2008, 08:30 AM

Hey Guys,

I want to upgrade my MH bulbs but am not sure what kind of bulb to get based on Kelvin, and type/model. I do know how I want my tank to look like as far as asthetics are concerned. I want my colors to pop out, but I also don't want a really deep blue color look to my tank. I am mean I want the blue look but not too much blue if you catch my meaning.

Anyway can someone give me some ideas as to what type of bulb I should get? What kelvin range will give me that look? also which of these model bulbs con give me the best quality of spectrum, Iwasaki, ushio, or hamilton? Any info is greatly appreciated, thanks guys.

P.S. I want to add all type of corals, LPS, SPS and clams.

05-06-2008, 08:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tyslin Spaghetti Worm Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 37 Posts: 191 Karma: 15	MH Bulbs Hey Guys, I want to upgrade my MH bulbs but am not sure what kind of bulb to get based on Kelvin, and type/model. I do know how I want my tank to look like as far as asthetics are concerned. I want my colors to pop out, but I also don't want a really deep blue color look to my tank. I am mean I want the blue look but not too much blue if you catch my meaning. Anyway can someone give me some ideas as to what type of bulb I should get? What kelvin range will give me that look? also which of these model bulbs con give me the best quality of spectrum, Iwasaki, ushio, or hamilton? Any info is greatly appreciated, thanks guys. P.S. I want to add all type of corals, LPS, SPS and clams. _________ Perfecto 90 Gal with megaflow overflow, 110lbs LR(mixed), 130 lbs LS, Turboflotor 1000 multi, megaflow sump, magdrive 1800 ghp pump, lighting: 2x250 MH 14K, 4X54 T5's, Auto topoff system. Condy anemone, Manipora, green stripped mushroom, purple mushroom, and red mushroom, green eyed polyps, a recordia.