whyamisofly
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Surprised I didn't come up with anything when I searched this topic, but -
How do you know what spectrum of light you want for your tank?? With the dozens of bulb manufactures, how do you know which will fit your tank??
Do you order a bunch of different bulbs and go with the one you like the best - sell the rest?
I picked up a pfo m58 ballast (250w SE) and am now searching for bulbs. It has been so long since I have run Halides that the only thing I remember from a previous tank is that it was a 175w 10k bulb and it was too yellow for my taste. Now with that being said, I have heard about some nice white 10k bulbs, but don't recall the brand.
I guess what I am eluding to is, does in the surround Loveland area have SE 250w bulbs that I am able to put an hour of test time on?
I am running mainly a softie tank, so the PAR value isn't as vaulable to me as the color of the tank.
Suggestions?? Input?
How do you know what spectrum of light you want for your tank?? With the dozens of bulb manufactures, how do you know which will fit your tank??
Do you order a bunch of different bulbs and go with the one you like the best - sell the rest?
I picked up a pfo m58 ballast (250w SE) and am now searching for bulbs. It has been so long since I have run Halides that the only thing I remember from a previous tank is that it was a 175w 10k bulb and it was too yellow for my taste. Now with that being said, I have heard about some nice white 10k bulbs, but don't recall the brand.
I guess what I am eluding to is, does in the surround Loveland area have SE 250w bulbs that I am able to put an hour of test time on?
I am running mainly a softie tank, so the PAR value isn't as vaulable to me as the color of the tank.
Suggestions?? Input?