T5 and 250 watt MH

[tylerd]

I currently run a fixture with (2) 250watt 14 k MH bulbs run in conjunction with (2) 48 inch T5's with ATI Blue plus bulbs and 2 all blue LED strips. In my tank there is primarily going to be LPS. I have acans, some welso's, scoly's etc. I wanted to get some chalice and other things but I'm wondering if the 14k MH's are too bright for what I want to do? Would I benefit from running a 18k or 20k bulb set. If so would I sacrifice any growth or coloration? Thanks for the input.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Your fine with the 14k, thats the best kelvin range in halides for growth.

 

[Mike J.]

You will need to be careful to not place the light too close or vice versa corals too close for some of the corals that don't like bright light.