460nm vrs Daylights

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  1. Beamerhack

    Beamerhack Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Do I even need to run Daylight bulbs?

    Been doing some reading and it seems most corals dont even light the 10k daylight spectrum.

    Can I just run 15k? I actually like the blue lighting.
     
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    The different kelvin in basically simulating different water depths and light penetration at those depths. All depends on the corals you have and plan to keep. a 14-15 k bulb is a pretty versatile bulb.
     
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  3. Beamerhack

    Beamerhack Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I really dont want to keep hard corals, mostly Softies and SPS.
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    sps are hard corals............. You mean lps?
     
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  5. Beamerhack

    Beamerhack Coral Banded Shrimp

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    yes sorry I get them confused.

    Like Candy cane, Elegance, etc.....

    Edit:

    I just got my Current 6 bulb t-5 lights and they are amazing PC do not even compare. I am getting a Trickle filter and turning it into a sump next with a overpowered skimmer.
     
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