MH halide Q

[atteh]

hi all,


Thinking of changing my pl to MH. Oceanfree has a 4ft 2x150w 10000k, is it suitable for my 5ft tank??

[tawauboy]

are you having a planted tank?
10000k lights are not recommended for planted tanks. these lights are meant for marine tanks. go for 6500k lights.

[atteh]

hi,

ok is 2x150 6500k enough for a 60in(L) x 24in(W) x 27in(H) tank with 4in gravel??

[Simon]

atteh, shld be enuff... shld be the same as Gan's tank

[joestoys]

really! Oceanfree has MH 4ft 2x150w. how much is it?? how much??? can it be use for 5 ft. where can i get it?

current/y my 5ft is using 40w x 4 only.

thank for sharing

[atteh]

hi all,


Does ocean free has a website?? Is it possible to change the bulb from 10k to 6500k using the same ballast??

[tawauboy]

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Is it possible to change the bulb from 10k to 6500k using the same ballast??
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there shouldn't be problem when you change the bulb from 10000k to 6500k. just make sure that the bulb wattage rating remains the same or lower.

10000k/6500k refer to the colour temperature of the bulb. 6500k is close to natural daylight while 10000k is more bluish.

the other rating is power, which is given in watts.

[atteh]

hi,


Has anyone tried 10k before? How is the outcome for the plants??
As far as i know OC only has 10k n 20k, just wondering is 10k suitable enough for plants??

[lvanilla]

SAme question. Will the higher light spectrum cause harm to plants or fishes?

[gchoo]

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On 6/17/2003 4:22:00 AM

SAme question. Will the higher light spectrum cause harm to plants or fishes?
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Bro, No harm done. Just more algae thats all. If you got the monie to change to MH light, then spend a bit more to also change the bulb to 6500K type ...

[lvanilla]

BTW what is the original colour temperature of the MH?