13k vs 10k

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  1. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    both are 250w

    the left is aqualine 13k
    the right is sps blue life 10k

    both with 4-65w coralife actinic 03/7100k
     
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    reef_guru, Dec 13, 2007
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  2. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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    ....me wanty.........
     
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  3. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    The sps is easier on the eyes.

    Jim
     
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  4. ardo_ski

    ardo_ski Peppermint Shrimp

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    How does the SPS bulb compare to the Iwasaki 250 Bulb? has anyone used it ?
     
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  5. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    which iwaski bulb?
     
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  6. jski711

    jski711 Astrea Snail

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    i like the sps bulb!
     
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  7. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    +2! colors are more vibrant!
     
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  8. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    aquaboy what are you talking about, the pics were taken 30 min apart. corals dont change that fast.
     
    reef_guru, Dec 31, 2007
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  9. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    The fish colors.......
     
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  10. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    No silly, the sps bulb is 10k and the aqualine is 13k, and i said that the (fish) colors are more vibrant with the SPS bulb. and oh yeah the SPS that is in the top middle is greener with the SPS bulb (at least the way i see it)
     
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