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    TJDeMars - Reefkeeper Registered User
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    Default MH Bulb Question

    I need to replace my MH bulbs, my question is on color tempurature(k). I currently have 3-150 watt HQI's at 10k. I would like a more blue/white light. The original bulbs are Corallifes' and they seem kind of yellow and always have. Would 20k be too much blue, or would a 14k be better? The light also has 4-96 watt actinic PCs which are also in need of replacing, those will get actinic 03's.

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    ReefNeck - Reefkeeper Registered User
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    IMO 14K would be best with the 03 supplements. 20K would be too much blue.

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    With a 20 k bulb do you need another light to give off white light?

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