10000k or 160000k maxspect razor

[senne76]

Hi,

What Maxscpect razor is the best for corals and colours of the fish ?
The 10.000k or the 16.000k version?


Greetings

 

[nanoreefer1000]

I prefer the 16K, I would rather have 6 more RB vs 6 more CW

 

[Parker22]

I have the 10K, however I don't know if one is better than the other. To my understanding the 10K can provide better growth (potentially) and the 16K may make corals look better.

With the 1% increments or adjustment on the blues and whites I would't think you could really go wrong with either. I can make mine as blue as can be or as white as can be.

 

[mess7777]

the color is more for personal preference. Some people prefer the bluer look which gives more of a deep ocean feel. The 10K is more of a sunlight "color"

 

[nystang]

I'm not an expert but I believe the LED wavelength has a lot to do with the coral growth and photosynthesis not only the look.

 

[SuperSaltwater]

6500k is the best for growth. so 10k is better for growth than 16k. however 16k-20k has brighter more neon colors. so choose what you want, better growth or color. :mixed:
my mini reef has 20k, 10k-15k actinic and 1 color changing RGB led. i make the color changing led blue when i want to see better color, but most of the day i change the rgb to a 6500k-4000k mix cause my led has 16 colors to choose from. i noticed my coral happier when i had the led at 6500k vs the blue. the cool thing is my 20k and 10-15k led bulbs are always the same color so i get the best of both worlds thanks to amazing leds.

 

[senne76]

Ok , I'm going for the 10000k version I think . But I also still don't know how much maxspect razor I'm going to buy , I also still hesitate between an tank of 100cmx100cmx50cm(wh) or an tank of 100cmx70cmx50cm(wh). How much would I need ? I think 2 maxspect razors of 120w for the 100x70 and 2x 160w for the 100X100?

 

[senne76]

Oh yeah , and I'm planning to keep sps corals

 

[senne76]

Nobody who has an idea?

 

[gaubow22]

2 - 20.5" 16k over my 90. My tank is 48" wide with a brace in the middle. I personally think the coverage is plenty. i would buy one of the longer ones if I were you.

 

[senne76]

And for 100cmX100cm? Should I use 2 160 watt for it? Or 2x 120watt?

 

[chris@CoralVue]

And for 100cmX100cm? Should I use 2 160 watt for it? Or 2x 120watt?

I recommend two of the 160W Razors.

Chris
CoralVue