Best brand of double ended 14k bulb?

[njfish77]

What is one of the best brand of 14k bulb. I need it for a double ended bulb. Im looking for growth and looks of possible. I was thinking XM's but is there anything else??

 

[Maximus]

Phoenix, end of thread

 

[samsfishnchips]

phoenix

and I'm not aware xm had a 14k, last time I check they only carry at 15k one and that one is no match for the phoenix, anyway good luck,

sam

 

[manoverboard]

de bulb

de bulb

Phoenix= great color,good growth and nice price

 

[s3aL]

^^^^ What they said.

14k Phoenix = best color/growth DE bulb.

 

[GoldStripe]

Phoenix is what I'm going with. I currently have an AB 20k on IceCap ballast. Way too blue IMO. Anyone run phoenix bulbs on an IceCap?? Curious if I should do 14k or 10k.

 

[r00onmac]

10 is too white for me... 14 IMHO... i also run pheonix...

 

[gobygoby]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7191814#post7191814 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by r00onmac
10 is too white for me... 14 IMHO... i also run pheonix...

I prefer the 10k...but currently run a 14k Phoenix 150 watt DE. very nice....but I like pure white.

 

[Ti]

phoenix/aquaconnect

 

[besl]

How do Corals react to Phoenix 14k rather than 10k - does growth rate slow much? any other appreciable changes? Or, are corals indifferent to 14k or 10k and this is just our personal preference (and the corals don't care)? Any pictures of Phoenix 14k versus 10k?

 

[njfish77]

Well you guys convinced me along with some other people so today i broke down and bought the bulb and some other stuff as well

Well thanks for all the replys!!

 

[horkn]

looks like the phoenix 14k de has a lot of fans. I will have to check those out when i get this 90g rolling.

any pics or threads with this bulb in question? also, from what i hear,the ballast choice makes a difference as well for coloration of each bulb.

 

[Maximus]

I would go with a Sunlight supply hqi ballast. They have a 5 year warranty and are also coming out with a new pendant.

 

[s10willy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7191501#post7191501 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GoldStripe
Phoenix is what I'm going with. I currently have an AB 20k on IceCap ballast. Way too blue IMO. Anyone run phoenix bulbs on an IceCap?? Curious if I should do 14k or 10k.

Dan,

I ran the Phoenix on my Icecap's before I switched to the Reeflux 10K's. I'm on the fence about which one I like more at this point. I still have the bulbs. If you want to check them out on my tank or borrow them to try on your tank, let me know.

Steve

 

[GoldStripe]

I appreciate that Steve. Are you running de's at this point? I was also interested in the Reeflux 10k's after seeing the se's in action at BioReef. I'm thinking the IceCap ballasts don't drive the bulb as hard maybe? I've seen my same bulb on a hqi ballast and the color difference was night and day.

 

[dirtyreefer]

BLV (Ushio) 14K

 

[racinghart]

250w phoenix 14k's are on the way... time to change my bulbs so ill give a review after i install them

 

[moonpod]

For a bluer look the phoenix. For a whiter look the BLV/Ushio.

 

[JW Jersey]

I had phoenix 14k's on my system they were very blue so I tried ushio 14k,installed 2 weeks ago they still seem very yellow. I think I will be switching back if these bulbs don't start pleasing me in a couple more weeks. They are running off a pfo hqi ballast.

 

[EmDy]

Im running Phoenix 14K 250 DE on IC for 5 months now and it is white with a blue tint and look very nice. I just ran Hammy 10K and Giesman 13K tonite just to see the difference. Hammy is too yellow and less bright than Giesman eventhough I have 2 T5 actinic supplement.