400W SE Bulb recommendations

[NewSchool04]

I just ordered my lumenarcs and coralvue E ballast and now need some recommendations for SE bulbs.

I'm running it without VHO to start with so I'm looking for a bulb that will look nice without supplements.

What do you think?

Thanks!

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

Only one in my opinion for an e-ballast, especially without actinics....CV ReefLux 10K

 

[NewSchool04]

I would think a 10K would be a little yellow without supplements?

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

Not a RL 10K Not one hint of yellow on an e-ballast for the SE version. will make blues, greens and yellows 'pop'(blues as much as any actinic bulb could)....while reds and oranges get a little washed.
You could try the CV ReefLux 12K, which is blue as blue can be, but you will lose growth as they are no PAR monsters.

 

[NewSchool04]

how are the 10K's on PAR Matt? Thanks for the help!

 

[NewSchool04]

Oh yeah, any experience with the Radiums?

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

Radiums are definitely better on HQI ballasts.

The 400W SE RL 10K is a very good performer on an e-ballast
This is all higher PAR bulbs tested by sanjay on 400w e-ballast(icecap)
http://www.reeflightinginfo.arvixe....=Icecap&BallastName=25&shield=N&Submit=Submit

 

[NewSchool04]

done deal, ordered them. Thanks again Matt