Ebay MH bulbs
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The Phoenix 14k is on the left:
The coral blue is whiter in color. Maybe I should go to 20k.
NaClH2Opgh
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Yeah, but the problem for me was when I got the 20k, it was still nowhere near the Phoenix 14k. It was in between those two still more toward the white. I just gave up at that point.
The Phoenix 14k is on the left:
I like your frag racks.
NaClH2Opgh
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Thanks, just magfloats,superglue and eggcrate.
reefnjunkie
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Time to leave the Plusrite family-LOL
Time to leave the Plusrite family-LOL
I have used plusrite for about a year, par readings hold there own-but I never really got the blue color I wanted-and I run 4-65 actinic in addition to the 2-250DE MH. I have used the 14K and 20K from plusrite, but after seeing a friends tank who ran the phoenix 14K I had to give it a try-
Yes the tank has a more blue look, but I really like it-my chalices are popping, my acans-everything looks SO MUCH more colorful (of course I know).
As I had preached plusrite for ever, I still think they are for sure worth the money and would buy them again, if they delivered the look I have now-so for me-the plusrites are retired never to return- and as an added bonus, as I understand corals will grow faster in the lower Kelvin rating.
Time for me to unsubscribe-good luck all-Plusrite bulbs are the way to go, I just like the more bluish look-
C-ya
Time to leave the Plusrite family-LOL
I have used plusrite for about a year, par readings hold there own-but I never really got the blue color I wanted-and I run 4-65 actinic in addition to the 2-250DE MH. I have used the 14K and 20K from plusrite, but after seeing a friends tank who ran the phoenix 14K I had to give it a try-
Yes the tank has a more blue look, but I really like it-my chalices are popping, my acans-everything looks SO MUCH more colorful (of course I know).
As I had preached plusrite for ever, I still think they are for sure worth the money and would buy them again, if they delivered the look I have now-so for me-the plusrites are retired never to return- and as an added bonus, as I understand corals will grow faster in the lower Kelvin rating.
Time for me to unsubscribe-good luck all-Plusrite bulbs are the way to go, I just like the more bluish look-
C-ya
reefnjunkie
Member
From Photobucket copy the "IMG Code" directly to your post and you get this;
This is 2-20K De bulbs w/4-65 watt PC actinics
I'll post a pic of the FTS with the Phoenix later for comparison
From Photobucket copy the "IMG Code" directly to your post and you get this;
This is 2-20K De bulbs w/4-65 watt PC actinics
I'll post a pic of the FTS with the Phoenix later for comparison
Thank you
jiriki
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Artemis 14k 250w
Artemis 14k 250w
I'd thought I'd contribute. I have been using Artemis bulbs for a while and quite happy with them. Reeflux 20k has more PAR by around 10 to 15%.
Keep in mind, my reflectors are home made. I think the bulbs on the left and right need to be straightened out more.. but you get the idea.
-Jon
Artemis 14k 250w
I'd thought I'd contribute. I have been using Artemis bulbs for a while and quite happy with them. Reeflux 20k has more PAR by around 10 to 15%.
Keep in mind, my reflectors are home made. I think the bulbs on the left and right need to be straightened out more.. but you get the idea.
-Jon
HerdofCrickets
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I'm not familier with PAR ratings, but is a drop from 280 to 160 over 6 months about average?
Have you tried their 20k bulbs? Thanks for the picture - The lights seem more blue than the other ebay seller's bulbs.
Also, how are growth rates and coral coloration? Thx again
I will admit I did not read all 11 pages on this thread. But I bought a large lot of bulbs from china off ebay. At first they were very intense but have seemed to fade out from 4 to 6 months. One major thing I noticed, is the color temp varied on every single bulb. Tank looked wierd with varing color temps. I will certainly be going back to consistant XM bulbs. Not worth the savings IMO.
NaClH2Opgh
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From my experience and reading other experiences, I'm sticking with my original impression that these bulbs are factory rejects either from a cosmetic standpoint or the manufacturer testing them.
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