Urgent 29 Gallon Nanocube: 150 Watt HQI-14,000k Question

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  1. StingRayNet

    StingRayNet Plankton

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    29 Gallon Nanocube: 150 Watt HQI-14,000k Question....

    Need to replace bulb. I can get on ebay a 150 Watt HQI but 15,000k or 20,000k. I know "k" stands for kelvin and is a unit of measure.

    How will 1,000k to 6,000k increase in kelvin affect my reef system?
    Will it be hotter? I realy don't need anymore heat in my system.
    Should I stay with the 14,000k?

    Also, the light on ebay is $19.99 plus shipping. From JBJ it's $55 and up.
     
    StingRayNet, Jan 24, 2010
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  2. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    The heat difference will be nonexistent.

    The K is just the color. A higher K gives you a bluer light.

    I would stay away from Ebay lights. They are cheap for a reason.
     
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  3. StingRayNet

    StingRayNet Plankton

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    Thanks jonjon..
    Welcome any other opinions and comments if anyone has purchaseda HQI Light on ebay.
     
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  4. crazy reef love

    crazy reef love Skunk Shrimp

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    My buddy bought a 400 watt metal halide bulb from ebay. He went for the cheaper approach instead of buying from a saltwater/reef website. And neither of us were pleased with the color it gave of... To put it simply the bulb was junk.
     
    crazy reef love, Jan 24, 2010
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