Anyone use the 13k aqualine bulbs?

flyin2jz

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just wondering i havent seen much about them. I was thinking they would be a little bluer than the xm 10ks. Any pics are appreciated. Kevin
 
Just put one in to replace a Hamilton 10K sent back for being very yellow. Too soon to tell, but next to another Hamilton 10k, it's similar just a hint of blue. My LFS uses the 400W and has similar results. Personally, for me the Hamilton 10K is about $50 and the AB 10000 (13K) was closer to $90. I run actinics so the "hint of blue" from the AB isn't worth the difference in price. No spectrum measurements, just pure personal preference.
 
The aqualines are, by far, my favorite 10k (13k?) bulb.

But they are expensive! The cheapest I have found them was at www.premiumaquatics.com

This time around I cheaped out and bought 10k XM's just to try them out. Much more yellow!!!!!

Next time around I'll be back to Aqualines.

But I wouldn't really say that they are "blue" at all. Maybe "white" at best.

In my experience most 10k bulbs burn a little on the yellow side.

The Aqualines are less yellow ( but I wouldn't say blue )

If you want a more blue bulb, check out the Hamilton 14k

hope that helps
 
P.S.

P.S.

I'm not the best picture taker in the world.

But this is my tank when I used to run 10k Aqualines ( SE 2x250w
and 2x96w PC actinics )

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