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LUCKY42032
08/29/2005, 09:02 PM
Has anyone ever heard of mercury vapor lighting and is it possible to use over a reef?
pjhaddock
08/29/2005, 09:02 PM
isn't that what they use to light parking lots?? if it is I am sure it is WAY too yellow in color...
LUCKY42032
08/29/2005, 09:05 PM
is it possible to get different kelvin ratings for mercury vapor?
Omar H
08/29/2005, 09:35 PM
MV is not adequate for a reef tank. For starters the kelvin rating is about 4k. It will give you constant algae. Also for a 55 gallon, it may be too much. In a 55 you can do very good with just compacts. Unless you want clams or sps.

I used MV a long time ago, NO, compacts and MH for the last 18 months, and MH is what I like best among all.

Omar