150w Replacement, Ushio 20k or Phoenix 14k?

[roushracer]

-20K 150watt HQI Double End Halide Bulb - Ushio
-14K 150watt HQI Double End Halide Bulb - Phoenix

I'm having a really hard time deciding between the two, anyone have any experience with either?

Anyone happen to have old bulbs of either?

 

[Deuce67]

I really liked the Phoenix 14K when I was still using 150 watters. I have read that Ushios are little more purpleish in color. Or, If you have no problem spending a bit more, Radiums for great color of your corals.

 

[racer69]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10579404#post10579404 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Deuce67
I really liked the Phoenix 14K when I was still using 150 watters. I have read that Ushios are little more purpleish in color. Or, If you have no problem spending a bit more, Radiums for great color of your corals.

I agree, the 20k's will be really blue to purple in color.

 

[roushracer]

Radiums, huh? Are these 20k's?

 

[Deuce67]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10581851#post10581851 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by roushracer
Radiums, huh? Are these 20k's?

yup.

 

[roushracer]

I'm not having any luck locating a vendor that sells the radiums, you guys know of any? Can Scott get em', and if so what's a 150w DE gonna set me back?

 

[Deuce67]

Marine Depot has them. Scott may be able to get them. Not sure though. They are around 90 bucks. Its not a cheap bulb for sure.

 

[Deuce67]

dtpetsupplies.com has them for 68.