Ideal Lighting

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by SS_Minnow, Oct 5, 2003.

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  1. SS_Minnow

    SS_Minnow Plankton

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    I have a 40 gal reef with 175 watt MH lighting.  The bulb is 10K and is hung in a pendant fixture.  Is this going to be enought for my corals to grow or do I need something bluer in spectrum, such as VHO in addition?  I don't really want to spend the money for it now, but I'm worried the corals I buy will not do well in the tank...
     
    SS_Minnow, Oct 5, 2003
    SS_Minnow, Oct 5, 2003
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  2. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I would say no. You should be fine with a 10K bulb.
    I run 2x6500K and 2x Actinics it would be the equivalent of what your running

    J
     
    Jason McKenzie, Oct 6, 2003
    Jason McKenzie, Oct 6, 2003
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