150w MH PAR research help...

[ohiofry]

Just looking to see if anyone has access to this research as I begin.

ALL ARE 150 HQI DE (double ended bulbs)
Which one has the best PAR rating or best rating for growth?

1.CoralVue 14k
2.COralVue 20k
3.Hamilton 14k
4.Phoenix 14k
5.Reeflux 12k
6.Ushio 14k
7.Ushio 20k
8.AquaMedic 20k
8.Other..?

 

[Skeptic_07]

Its a tough Q to answer without knowing what ballast you are pairing it with.

look here for many metal halide bulb/ballast statistics

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/lighting

 

[ohiofry]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14962048#post14962048 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Skeptic_07
Its a tough Q to answer without knowing what ballast you are pairing it with.

look here for many metal halide bulb/ballast statistics

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/lighting

Thank you for that link.
I am stumped at the moment though.
Many popular bulbs that I'd consider are not on there.

Also, to answer that key question you posed;
I have a 150w Current USA Sunpod.

I beieve this is my ballast, which is also not on manhattan.
http://www.sunpkco.com/catalog/prod...=1087&osCsid=59a63660a61e65b9303eca6f91b1dd4b

 

[GatorWPB]

youre wise in changing out the sunpod bulbs. I used mine for a year and didnt realize how bad they were until I switched them out.
Since then, Ive used Aqualine AB 10k and now Phoenix 14k. My next bulbs will be Radium 20ks.
I think I will always use either Radium or Phoenix based on everything Ive read. I love the Phoenix now, just want to try the Radiums since so many love them as well.