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Old 03-31-2013, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by BCOrchidGuy View Post
I know the colour would be yellow, oddly enough it looks like 10000k in the store, very blue that's what go my attention.
you are correct 5000K will look slightly cooler with LED then with 5000K MH.
I have DIY LED fixture and 10K LED looks loike 14K MH.
Nevertheless imo you will still need blue LED or actinics. Corals do much better with 450nm (blue) spectrum.

Is this the one you talking about?
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/all-...odlight/813283
They say it is"light output equivalent to a 150 watt incandescent bulb and only consumes 30.1 watts of power and lasts up to 22 years."
•1900 Lumens
•Precision optics and reflector designed to maximize light output.
•Maintenance-free LEDs with 35,000 hours of life
•5,000 degree color temperature
•Eave or wall mount
•Attractive bronze die cast metal housing

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