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01-04-2006, 07:03 PM
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Id still get the 13k lights if it were me.
I know someone in Calgary that is running 14K phoenix bulbs with PC actinics and the colors of her SPS are fantastic.. But in the end it all comes down to preference. Whether you prefer your tank to have a more whitish look or a bluish look to it. 
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01-04-2006, 08:16 PM
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The full lighting cycle may not have a huge effect on the tanks inhabitants, but it will on the tanks owner.
I'm running 10k 250w MHs with pc actinics. I would klike to try the 14k bulbs on the next change as I find the colour to be a bit too white. I did just replace the Coralife actinics with new Pansonics and the colour is much better, but still not what I'd like to see. Therefore, I'd stick with the 13k in the combo fixture.
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01-04-2006, 08:19 PM
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01-04-2006, 08:27 PM
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I've been told that having a MH bulb fire on it's own can be a little shocking to some corals because of the intensity. Firing a power compact or two before the MH not only simulates sunrise and sunset but also allows for the coral to adapt to the lighting better. Go with the second one. You know you'll just end up adding on or upgrading to something similar in the future anyways. JMO.
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01-05-2006, 12:07 AM
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there are two ways to look at this.. a MH firing up on its own is a softer shock than a VHO or PC as a MH can take up to 5 min to reach full intensity and if you have ever watched on it starts dull and slowly gets brighter. the problem is the look of the tank with actinic lighting for a hour or two before and after the MH is on is one that I love so I will recommend going with the second one but only for aesthetic reasons. Steve
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