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Old 03-24-2008, 03:57 AM   #1
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Metal halide canopy question

sps corals will grow under metal halides alone?
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Old 03-24-2008, 10:22 PM   #2
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sps corals will grow under metal halides alone?
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Not quite sure what you are after here, do you mean will they grow without actinic supplementation, ie., VHO, T5???? The answer is yes, but I find that most folks who just use Metal haildes, will use something on the bluer end of the spectrum, something like 14K and up.
Hope this is what you were looking for, if not, ask away!!!!!
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Yes, they will. Most corals will grow under halides, anything from 6.5K to 20K, how fast they grow, and what color they are depend on what bulb color you choose.
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Re: Metal halide canopy question

I agree with Mike and Charlie, Im also gonna move your thread to the lighting forum so it will get more exposure there
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Thanx Rocky, I probably should have done that last night!!!
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No biggie Charlie...lets blame it on Mike
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We can't do that. He is around, let's blame it on someone who isn't here.
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No biggie Charlie...lets blame it on Mike
LOL! You guys are nuts...

I vote for Scott!
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He does have big shoulders!!!!
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Uh huh, caught yall talking about me.

Here is a slap for charlie, a kick for Mike and a poke in the eyes for Rocky.
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Sounds like a 3 Stooges movie.
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