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Step 1:
Choose
a Reflector 
Lumenarc Metal Halide Reflectors
A
reflector is the reflective metal housing that directs light from the bulb into the aquarium. Lumenarc reflectors can increase the light intensity of your bulb by up to 30%
due to it's unique design. The advantage is that you get more
light and intensity out of your bulb for optimal coral health
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Step 2:
Choose a Ballast
PFO 175 Watt Metal Halide Ballasts
PFO 250 Watt Metal Halide Ballasts
PFO 400 Watt Metal Halide Ballasts
A ballast
converts energy from your wall to the right amount of energy
needed to the power your bulb. We use PFO ballasts with Lumenarc
reflectors for coral growth in our store.
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Step 3:
Choose
a Bulb
175 Watt
MH Bulbs
250 Watt MH Bulbs
400 Watt
MH Bulbs
Wattage
measures the amount of electricity in a bulb. The higher the
wattage, the brighter the bulb. Kelvin rating measures
the color and intensity of the bulb. The higher the K, the more
blue the light. The lower the K, the more yellow. 10K is white
light. 14K is bluer. And 20K is bluest. 10K (white light) is
best for fastest coral growth but not color. 20K (blue light) is
best for color but not for growth. We recommend 14K for coral
growth and color.
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