Mh Bulbs

[javiersito91]

Whit everyones experience who for yous make the best MH BULBS and why?

 

[Lil BamBam]

I like the Phoenix 14k bulbs.. Gives a nice blue color... Would like to try other bulbs as these have to be replaced after 6-8 months IMO.

 

[poidog]

DE or SE?
Wattage?
Color temp preference?

 

[JMalone81]

20k Radiums

 

[javiersito91]

I currently have

Single end 175w 20k hamilton tech

I would like to change to 14k

 

[Tethered_Limbs]

hamilton too blue?

 

[javiersito91]

No their ok but just wanna try other color temperature

Which brand has better PAR readings

 

[poidog]

If you want par go with:
http://www.hellolights.com/14000kphoenix-175w.aspx

 

[Lil BamBam]

Does anyone know which one will be better for DE 250w bulb? I love the 14k look as I use Phoenix bulbs

Hamilton 14k vs Ushio 14k

 

[poidog]

Does anyone know which one will be better for DE 250w bulb? I love the 14k look as I use Phoenix bulbs

Hamilton 14k vs Ushio 14k

Stick with teh phoenix for PAR (it's what I use). I would prefer more blue, but there is no DE 250w bulb that can deliver PAR and blue like the Radiums (I hate that they don't make a DE 250 but they have a 150)

 

[Lil BamBam]

Stick with teh phoenix for PAR (it's what I use). I would prefer more blue, but there is no DE 250w bulb that can deliver PAR and blue like the Radiums (I hate that they don't make a DE 250 but they have a 150)

So true about the Radiums... How often do you replace your bulbs?

 

[poidog]

once a year.

here is a great study on the phoenix bulbs and output
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/ac/index.php

 

[nvdiz]

+1 on the phoenix bulbs. I've been using them ever since I got into the hobby. Would have loved a 250w DE Radium though.....

 

[Lil BamBam]

Great link! Thank you!

 

[jfuka78]

How are the xm 250 20k de?

 

[poidog]

How are the xm 250 20k de?

Good color, crap par.

 

[Steve1986]

I am currently using Hamilton 250w DE 14k . They have a nice blu tint