Anyone tried the Coralvue Reeflux 10k bulbs?
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kdblove_99
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I have a HQI ballast, 250W DE. Was thinking of getting the Phoenix 14K cause i like some blue and it has a par of 88.
Any idea of what the par is on the Reeflux 12k? Will these stay pretty blue with HQI and DE?
Thanks,
Davey
Any idea of what the par is on the Reeflux 12k? Will these stay pretty blue with HQI and DE?
Thanks,
Davey
TwistedTiger
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I posted this email from coralvue earlier in this thread it explains the difference. They quit making the coated bulbs quite a while ago but some places may still have some in stock.
I recieved this email on 10/4/06 from David at coralvue. Any place that sells a large amount of bulbs should have the clear arc tubes only by now.
Here is another updated pic of the RF10K with white coated ends and a brand new RF10K with the clear ends. It was taken last night. All pics with IC 250 watt ballast and 250w 10K bulbs and 2 VHO actinics. SE Bulbs..
White end being the one on the left and new run clear end bulb on the right
Here is another pic I posted with the RF10k with white ends and a New 10K XM bulb on same ballasts. Looks like I`m taking out the new XM bulbs and going back to the new RF bulbs as the color is white with a hint of blue with less yellow as the XM bulbs put out. I thought maybe the XM would be the new bulb but like the new RF bulbs output.
XM on left and RF on Right
White end being the one on the left and new run clear end bulb on the right
Here is another pic I posted with the RF10k with white ends and a New 10K XM bulb on same ballasts. Looks like I`m taking out the new XM bulbs and going back to the new RF bulbs as the color is white with a hint of blue with less yellow as the XM bulbs put out. I thought maybe the XM would be the new bulb but like the new RF bulbs output.
XM on left and RF on Right
benf,
I like it better also. Have used CV bulbs since day one and then 2 sets of RF bulbs. After putting the XM bulb in another tank on other wall it really showed the pink of the RF bulbs with white ends. I ordered XMs to replace them last month but it looked yellow in appearance but had good par. Found a great deal on some new production clear end RF bulbs and decided to try them again. After putting one in I decided to switch back to the new RF bulbs. They do have the white with a hint of blue with no yellow appearance although the PAR is lower than the XM
I like it better also. Have used CV bulbs since day one and then 2 sets of RF bulbs. After putting the XM bulb in another tank on other wall it really showed the pink of the RF bulbs with white ends. I ordered XMs to replace them last month but it looked yellow in appearance but had good par. Found a great deal on some new production clear end RF bulbs and decided to try them again. After putting one in I decided to switch back to the new RF bulbs. They do have the white with a hint of blue with no yellow appearance although the PAR is lower than the XM
Doni
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Hi Mike! 
I just received two new (clear end) reeflux 10k SE 250 bulbs this week. Today I am taking comparison pics between them and my XM 10k SE 250. I know the RF have not burned in yet, but so far I see no hint of pink and like them better than the xm's. The colors of the corals seem to pop better with less 'washing out'. They are running on icecap elect ballast w/spider reflectors.
I'll have to wait for the final decision until the RF burn in...
I just received two new (clear end) reeflux 10k SE 250 bulbs this week. Today I am taking comparison pics between them and my XM 10k SE 250. I know the RF have not burned in yet, but so far I see no hint of pink and like them better than the xm's. The colors of the corals seem to pop better with less 'washing out'. They are running on icecap elect ballast w/spider reflectors.
I'll have to wait for the final decision until the RF burn in...
Doni
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Note: XM bulbs are 4 mo old; Reeflux are brand new
Pics show comparison between XM 10k 250 watt se bulbs and Reeflux 10k 250 watt se bulbs. Actinic supplementation using dual 48" T5 actinics with individual reflectors; all lights are powered by ICEcap electronic ballast.
XM 10ks with actinics
Reeflux 10ks with actinics
ATM, I like the Reeflux much better than the XM but I'll see how much they shift once they burn in 100 hrs.
The Reeflux are a bit bluer but still very bright. The colors of the corals look much better and are not washed out like with the XM.
Pics show comparison between XM 10k 250 watt se bulbs and Reeflux 10k 250 watt se bulbs. Actinic supplementation using dual 48" T5 actinics with individual reflectors; all lights are powered by ICEcap electronic ballast.
XM 10ks with actinics
Reeflux 10ks with actinics
ATM, I like the Reeflux much better than the XM but I'll see how much they shift once they burn in 100 hrs.
The Reeflux are a bit bluer but still very bright. The colors of the corals look much better and are not washed out like with the XM.
jackson6745
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Doni the tank looks a lot better under reeflux. Sweet tank BTW
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