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Old 03-28-2004, 12:09 AM
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Default Re: chiller

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Originally Posted by Jason McK
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Originally Posted by Jaws
Is there a pretty good chance you'll need a chiller if you're running 400W? What advantage do you get running 400W's over 250W's if the k rating is the same?
K rating has very little to do with anything other than esthetic's.
400W will produce more intense light further into the tank.
it also depends weather you are talking about a normal 250 watt or a HQI 250 watt. In my opinion depending on the bulb a 250 watt HQI set up will have more intensity than 90% of the 400 watt setups.

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