Types of HID lights

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lectraplayer

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I've seen threads asking about it from time to time, so I'll figure I'll touch on it real quick. ...though I receatly cleared my plants out, partly due to BBA.

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Metal Halide-4100K. As you can see, my water is a bit stained at the moment.

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Coated Mercury Vapor. Kinda a warm, pinkish color.

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Uncoated Mercury Vapor. Sucks the color out of some fish since it does not have red. However, it does highlight green plants.

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High Pressure Sodium. Really kinda bland.

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