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08-31-2008, 01:19 AM
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squid
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Minnesota, USA
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10,000K PC and MH difference
What is the difference between a power compact bulb listed as 10,000k and a metal halide bulb listed at 10,000k.
Is it just water penetration or is there more to it?
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08-31-2008, 01:35 AM
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So Where Is "Dimples"???
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, MO
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A LOT, LOL!
10K refers to the color in degrees Kelvin so the color is going to be basically the same, but that's about it...it will depend on the wattage of each bulb, but the MH is going to be much brighter for lack of a more complex explanation. The MH will also use a lot more power to do this and generate a great deal more heat in the process.
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08-31-2008, 01:56 AM
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Carpe Noctem
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Western Colorado
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Basically it apples to oranges 
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08-31-2008, 08:53 AM
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spaceman spiff
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: south of Dimples
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jnicho
A LOT, LOL!
10K refers to the color in degrees Kelvin so the color is going to be basically the same, but that's about it...it will depend on the wattage of each bulb, but the MH is going to be much brighter for lack of a more complex explanation. The MH will also use a lot more power to do this and generate a great deal more heat in the process.
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But of course, this yields considerably more usable light and the ability to keep a much wider variety of corals.
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08-31-2008, 01:26 PM
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So Where Is "Dimples"???
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crvz
But of course, this yields considerably more usable light and the ability to keep a much wider variety of corals.
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Very true...one is not necessarily better than the other...it depends on what you want to keep with it...PC's are a fine choice if you want soft corals and a few LPS...MH have been the "standard" for a while if you want SPS, nems, and clams (although they are being challenged by T-5 and LED).
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09-04-2008, 11:21 PM
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squid
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Minnesota, USA
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I made a trade for an Outer Orbit with 1 150w MH and 2x 96w PC. I swapped it out today replacing my PC light. Time to get an anemone for my clown.
Thanks for the info.
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09-04-2008, 11:23 PM
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Carpe Noctem
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Western Colorado
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Ramp it up slowly and give it a couple months before you rush out and grab an anemone
If there are any nutrient issues, your going to find out in short order with the additional light... And anemones don't like all the fiddling with parameters while your fixing algae issues
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09-05-2008, 12:07 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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you should have a very stable tank,to have Anemones.
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