Best 14k SE bulb for sps?

[JenDub]

Hello to all,

I'm new to sps and wanted to get your input on the best single ended 14k bulb. I run 2X luminarc III's on icecap ballasts, currently running 20k but I want to switch to 14's. Used to run hamilton 14k's....

Thanks!

 

[DaddyJax]

It is more of personal choice and mine is AquaConnects 14k+.

 

[clkwrk]

I agree and when I don't want to fork out aqua connect prices I buy phx for half the ac cost.

 

[johnanddawn]

just bought the iwasaki 14 K - really nice bulb - check sanjays page and the reviews easily 2x as bright as a hamilton 14K and not at all yellow like 10K's

 

[Ti]

Iwasaki 14K

 

[slojmn]

Ooooops, edit, just noticed you all are talking about the SE bulbs not DE.

 

[Fatboy]

I'm using the BLV Nepturion 14 K bulbs and the light is completelly white, even with a light yellow tint..... no blue tint at all.

Take a look at the spectral curve of this bulb:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006/5/review_album/Figure8-BLV-14K.gif

Not only has a big spike on the blue end (420 nm) but it also has another big spike at 550 nm.

 

[Sand Dollar]

Really like the 400w aquaconnects for color, but not for price and they're difficult to find. So, when you need to replace your bulbs 9-12 months down the line your SOL.

Lost color with the Hamiltons...overall looked the same aesthetically, but the sps themselves lost they're color vibrancy.

Lately have been considering the Hitachi version.

 

[MSHUR]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7460449#post7460449 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sand Dollar
Really like the 400w aquaconnects for color, but not for price and they're difficult to find. So, when you need to replace your bulbs 9-12 months down the line your SOL.

Lost color with the Hamiltons...overall looked the same aesthetically, but the sps themselves lost they're color vibrancy.

Lately have been considering the Hitachi version.

there is a new bulb from hitachi?

 

[Sand Dollar]

Couldn't sleep one night last week and went on a quest to find some aquaconnects to no avail...but did find a Hitachi version here:

http://www.bulbman.com/index.php?main_page=product_bulb_info&cPath=5054_8833&products_id=11516

 

[nemofish2217]

http://www.aquaristics.com/pro_lighthit.php

here ya go....bout the only place i could find that had the Aquaconnect. i love this bulb. (i have the 250 watt version).

 

[JenDub]

Those both look nice, do you have a link to the iwasaki's?

Everything is pricey when you get into sps =)

 

[perc]

Are you talking about the 175w Iwasakis?

 

[johnanddawn]

check this thread - the sunnyX link
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=848800
if your talking about the iwasaki 175 SE 14K(15?)

 

[MSHUR]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7460606#post7460606 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sand Dollar
Couldn't sleep one night last week and went on a quest to find some aquaconnects to no avail...but did find a Hitachi version here:

http://www.bulbman.com/index.php?main_page=product_bulb_info&cPath=5054_8833&products_id=11516

hm...i wonder if anyone try this bulb...
i would like to try a new blv/ushio-14 k ,but they not available yet

well, i guess i have to stick with my radiums for now

mike

 

[ejocam]

Mike, I have a brand new BLV 14K. Drop me an email.