I bought a new tank setup about a month ago that has MH pendant light. This is the first time that I have dealt with MH and I have a question. I was thinking of going with 14k bulbs because I plan on moving towards sps and clams in that tank. Should I do that or just stick with the 12.5k lights? Any guidance would be well aprreciated.
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Kelvin level on MH
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I've used 10K, 14K, 15K, & 20K MHs in my SPS tanks. I've found that I get the best growth out of 10Ks, however, I supplement them with actinic VHOs to get the color I like (similar to the color of 14K & 15K MHs).
If you're just starting out, I would recommend using 10Ks initially to foster good growth rates and then depending on the overall color you're looking for, try a higher Kelvin bulb when the 10Ks reach the end of their life.
If you're just starting out, I would recommend using 10Ks initially to foster good growth rates and then depending on the overall color you're looking for, try a higher Kelvin bulb when the 10Ks reach the end of their life.