250 watt SE SPS Favorite?

[91yota]

aquaconnect 14k is basically the same as the phoenix... a little pricey but burns the same

 

[Rysam]

im using 12k reeflux on lumatek ballasts but its just too blue for me. im going back to reeflux or XM 10k's next time around. i can say i do have awesome growth with 12k's.

 

[schanz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13661039#post13661039 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 91yota
aquaconnect 14k is basically the same as the phoenix... a little pricey but burns the same

I ran Aquaconnects once upon a time. Considering the price, they are not phoenix's.

 

[Todd March]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13660590#post13660590 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by schanz
I... It's a shame phoenix doesn't make an SE bulb.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13661039#post13661039 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 91yota
aquaconnect 14k is basically the same as the phoenix... a little pricey but burns the same

Funny how these posts were so close together...

The DE AC's and Phoenix are practically the same bulb...

The SE version AC is a tad different, and not as spectacular as the 400W AC, but very nice. If you are a big fan of the DE Phoenix and looking for something very close in SE, the AC is the ticket...

 

[91yota]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13661345#post13661345 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Todd March
Funny how these posts were so close together...

The DE AC's and Phoenix are practically the same bulb...

The SE version AC is a tad different, and not as spectacular as the 400W AC, but very nice. If you are a big fan of the DE Phoenix and looking for something very close in SE, the AC is the ticket...

yeah i posted that in response to the other quoted post... the 250wAC14kSE is a tad different than the 250wP14kDE but it's as close as you can get when comparing across different bulb formats... 400w anything is going to be in a different league than either of these two bulbs

 

[91yota]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13661109#post13661109 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by schanz
I ran Aquaconnects once upon a time. Considering the price, they are not phoenix's.

considering the price, you're right but if you want a bulb that compares in output and color to the P14kDE but need a SE bulb thats the only choice youve got... pay to play unfortunately

 

[runningstix]

I just put 2x250 icecap 14k bulbs on icecap ballasts(new style)
I love the color. Even without actinics yet.

 

[NealNano]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13655742#post13655742 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lastduke
20K has a better growth than 14k

This in incorrect 14ks give better growth, 20ks give better color. The 20ks have a lower par than 14ks. Corals growth faster with higher par lights.
As for the bulb question the Hamiltons are great bulbs as are XMs and Radiums.