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KMP · 02-11-2007, 12:42 PM

ok, i'm thinking again - watch out.

so, understanding that the higher the "K" is, the lower the "PAR" will be; can you counterbalance "PAR" with "Watts"?

in other words, if a 10K 150w metal halide bulb gives me the PAR i'm looking for - but it is to "white", can i use a 15K 250w metal halide bulb to get the PAR i need?

02-11-2007, 12:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
KMP Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 585 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Metal Halide Bulb Question ok, i'm thinking again - watch out. so, understanding that the higher the "K" is, the lower the "PAR" will be; can you counterbalance "PAR" with "Watts"? in other words, if a 10K 150w metal halide bulb gives me the PAR i'm looking for - but it is to "white", can i use a 15K 250w metal halide bulb to get the PAR i need? __________________ 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