15k XM's

[SeasonedReefer]

I plan on setting up the rock using pvc and putty then drilling just so I know how my holes will be setting when it is in the tank.

 

[SeasonedReefer]

This is the FTS with the Original Blueline 14k MH Bulbs and 2x65 watt Actinics.

This is the XM 15k Bulbs with 2x65 watt Actinics.

Please take note I took this shot right after I installed the bulbs they still need a little time to burn in. I think over all the tank looks brighter but this could just be due to the water cloudiness in the first picture. I took that picture shortly after I yanked all my live rock. Let me know what you guys think thus far?

 

[mojo~]

I would like to see it in a week when the bulbs burn in.

 

[SeasonedReefer]

I agree there should be alot more color then. Right now they look pretty white.

 

[LornaS]

The new bulbs seem brighter and I too would like to see the difference in a couple of weeks. Should be brigthter with more color punch.

 

[SeasonedReefer]

I will post all three pics side by side after I get back from being out of town.

 

[mojo~]

any new pics on this. do the bulbs look white or do they have a little blue or purple tint to them

 

[SeasonedReefer]

Ill try and grab some pics sometime today. I think they are getting a little bluer.

 

[Fireworm]

You should take a pic every week or two and see if you can tell a difference with the burn time. They always say that a MH takes around 100hrs to get full color, but it would be neat to see the progression and if carried out through the life of the bulb, see if the color changes again toward the end.

 

[SeasonedReefer]

Well here are some pics of the bulb progression let me know what you think. Never mind the red slime issue I have lol. 1st picture is the fts after I installed the new bulbs.
The second is the fts earlier today. I think it's been about two weeks now. let me know what you think.

 

[Fireworm]

Looks good. HOw do you like the frag rack that you picked up

 

[SeasonedReefer]

I like it so far the mags could be a little stronger though.

 

[LornaS]

I want to see that purple tang's mouth with the crazy glue on it.

 

[SeasonedReefer]

Hey lorna i posted pick in the other thread. Not the sharpest tang in the box.