effect of powerful 10ks

[Rich D]

Im just showing a couple pictures of short-term growth using Hamilton 400 watt 10ks. Im not saying that it is impossible to achieve fast growth with other bulbs or to achieve vibrant color with 10ks but these are my findings on the few corals I own (dont know all the names)

first, the ORA Red Planet

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this is over the course of 4 or 5 weeks, I noticed a loss of color within a few days but seems to be coming back slightly. It is growing very fast (especially on the base)

 

[Marsfrogie]

I see what you mean. The color certainly is there though you can tell that you upped your lighting intensity. What lights did you have before these?

 

[Rich D]

some sort of monti

some sort of monti

This ones only about a week old and im seeing growth already, it seems to love the light and has extended more polyps. The color has not really changed since purchase.

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[Rich D]

green bird

green bird

This coral lost a lot of its color since we got it but has gained most of it back since then, it is about 2 months old and its polyp extension is MUCH bigger than before purchase. It has also shown a ton of growth, and the tips have whitened meaning fast growth

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