I need to learn!!!

[Catpicklesdog]

Now the new tank/system is up and running I want to understand it better. I really want to concentrate on my lights to start. I purchased these second hand from LFS but I can't find any info about them on the net.

I have a 5ft SYSTEM 2000 halide set up. It has 3 150w bulbs and 2 blues. I have no idea how to get the blues out but here's a photo of the 150w
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I know it's a 150w but I don't know what "K" it is. I also don't know how old the bulbs are which is why I'm considering changing them.

What I would like to know is:

1. Is this what they refer to as a double ended lamp?

2. Do I have to use 150W lamp or can I use higher?

3. Can I mix and match the 3 different lamps with different "K's" i.e 10000,12000 & 15000?

If anyone can point me in the right direction I'd be grateful.

[jojo22]

1. Yes
2. Yes you HAVE to use 150W bulbs
3. You can mix and match as you wish to achieve the look you would like.

[Catpicklesdog]

Cheers JoJo, I was hoping you'd be around!!:grinno:

[jojo22]

No problem my friend!!!

These bulbs are cheap and seem to be getting good reviews, I plan to order some myself.
http://item.express.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ExpressItem&item=260138562814

[Catpicklesdog]

I ordered one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/14k-150W-Metal-Halide-Bulb-Lamp-Marine-Reef-Aquarium_W0QQitemZ130159587815QQihZ003QQcategoryZ4 6314QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem it arrived yesterday and I can't believe the difference. I reckon my current bulbs must be 10000k they are so yellow compared to the new one. I've ordered another 2!!!!

[jojo22]

Glad to see you happy!!!!!

[Catpicklesdog]

I'm an easy girl to please!!!!

[jojo22]

I don't know if I'd admit that to many people.

[Catpicklesdog]

:naughty: :naughty:

[jojo22]

Hey the more guys think your high maintenance the more surprises you'll get and I bet you could pawn them for quite a bit of reef money!!!