Lighting Question. (bulb temp)

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  1. banthonyb71

    banthonyb71 Millepora

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    What is whiter than 10k? I know brands very but my 10k bulbs I feel have a yellowish hue. What is more purer than 10k.?
     
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  2. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    12k - 14k depending on brand, and bulb type also ballast pushing the power to it.
     
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  3. 2in10

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    10000k is supposed to be the whitest any higher temp and it becomes bluer any cooler and it becomes yellow then progresses to red
     
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