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Nano Lighting

Just wondering what bulb setup people like for their nanos. I was thinkin about changing my 50-50 bulbs out of my jbj 24 gallon and getting one 10000k and one 50-50. Too bright? thought maybe that would give the corals more light they could use, even if it didnt look "as nice" to the human eye......... Also how long do you think the stock bulbs the tanks come with are good for, before they go south and need replacement?
 

mnat

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PC bulbs usually go for 6-9 months. They will still look fine but the light they are throwing out will be a different spectrum.
 

mnat

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I have not moved away from the 50/50 bulbs that I have in the 12g. I have gotten great growth and color out of my zoos and LPS. I am not saying that playing with the bulbs will get you better growth, just have never tried it so I don't want to comment either way.
 
anyone? anyone? has anyone tried 6500k and a 10000k? has anyone tried anything? does anyone read this forum? you guys not run lights? that the "new" thing the kids are doin?
 
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