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  1. 04-05-2006, 11:10 PM #1
    5uperman
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    Default bulbs

    are there specific bulb for different applications? Can I just go into a hydroponics store and buy a 250w MH bulb, or do I need somesthing specific for a reef?
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  3. 04-05-2006, 11:41 PM #2
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    a higher kelvin of a true 6500k to a true 14000k is recommended those under 10000k, usually need actinic supplimenting via pcs, vhos, or t5s for color.
    There's nowhere else I'ld rather be... unless, of course, you're buying
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  4. 04-07-2006, 04:38 PM #3
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    hey sup i just went and got a halogena light at home depot for my 55g to grow algea in my tank ... i just want to know if that ok for my tank???
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  5. 04-07-2006, 04:41 PM #4
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    if it was ok we would have all done that. however there is a modification you can do to make it ok ...

    http://www.captivereefing.com/showthread.php?t=1719

    this is what Dave did to make one work.
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  6. 04-07-2006, 05:13 PM #5
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    ok bobby thanks will try that
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