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KMP · 02-11-2007, 12:19 PM

we posted at the same time :-)

ok, so i don't have it all figured out yet :-) reference the question, "...metal halide w/actinics" i currently run pc ligts w/day and actinic. i prefer the look w/both running at the same time vs. just the days.

that said, i'm sure metal halide is a differnet ball game than pc's but i'm looking for a similiar look.

now, what you did help me understand is the higher the "K" the less PAR there will be. "Photosynethis something..."

so, that said, the 15K is probably what i'm looking for. happy medium between day (10K) and very blue spectrum (20K). not to mention (through reading) it seems most folks prefer the 12K - 14K.

02-11-2007, 12:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
KMP Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 585 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Metal Halide Bulb Question we posted at the same time :-) ok, so i don't have it all figured out yet :-) reference the question, "...metal halide w/actinics" i currently run pc ligts w/day and actinic. i prefer the look w/both running at the same time vs. just the days. that said, i'm sure metal halide is a differnet ball game than pc's but i'm looking for a similiar look. now, what you did help me understand is the higher the "K" the less PAR there will be. "Photosynethis something..." so, that said, the 15K is probably what i'm looking for. happy medium between day (10K) and very blue spectrum (20K). not to mention (through reading) it seems most folks prefer the 12K - 14K. __________________ Kenny 24g Aquapod, 24lb Live Rock, 28lb Live Sand, (3) MJ 900s (25.5w, 460gph), Closed Loop Circulation Nanocustoms 4.36 Series Lighting (144w), (2) 36w 10000k Daylights. (2) 36w Actinics, (1) R2 Moonlights Last edited by KMP : 02-11-2007 at 01:31 PM.