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Zoo Zoo
11/14/2005, 11:00 AM
Folks,
What's your advice for a 24" cube 60gal softie tank?
My thought is one 250w Hamilton 14k. I don't want to supplement with any actinics so the blue should come from the halide. Talk to me...
Thanks a million...
ZooZoo

jvetter
11/14/2005, 11:14 AM
If no actinics, go with a 20000K.

Entropy
11/14/2005, 11:32 AM
The 14k Hamilton has nice color unsupplemented IMO. I think your choice would work perfect. What kind of ballast do you plan to run it on? My 175w 14k Hamilton looked like poopoo on my PFO magnetic ballast, but awesome on my Eballast, so your milage may vary...

The Grim Reefer
11/14/2005, 12:12 PM
I run EVC 14K which look more blue than other 14's. Definatly no need for actinics with these.