Ebay MH bulbs

[Amoore311]

I have a buddy locally with a par meter.

As soon as it's my turn to use it I will post some #'s for everyone. There's 1 guy using the meter now, then it's my turn ^_^d.

Again, I've got the 250 Watt DE HQI Bulbs... brand new installed this past Saturday. The par readings will be on my 180 Gallon Oceanic Tank.

 

[Jsin]

How does it compare to some of the FTS shots running the 14ks. Those were mogul bulbs if I remember right? Jusr curious, because those seemed a blue-ish white more than a yellow. The ones I fired up were also more of a blue-ish white than a yellow.

It does not compare at all. Mine had no bluish tint to them at all. I ordered the 14K because of the FTS I saw posted and they looked like what I have now (phoenix 14K). I am not sure if my ballast have anything to do with it or not. THe ballast are PFO brand and they fire right up.Anyway I hope to get a response soon from them and hopefully they will switch out these 14Ks for there 20Ks. I am hoping that the 20K bulbs will be more of what I have now for color. Some people say that the phoenix 14Ks look more like 20K bulbs, but i do not know.

 

[HerdofCrickets]

Some people say that the phoenix 14Ks look more like 20K bulbs, but i do not know.

FWIW;
I switched 6 months ago from XM 20k's to Pheonix 14k's and didn't notice a difference in coloring at all. I think the Phoenix's are more blue.

I am going to order 3 Pulsrite's, haven't decided on 14k or 20k though... Hoping to see a few FTS's soon on this thread to help make up my mind... If not, I'll just order 3 of each and then have a spare set.

 

[reefnjunkie]

FWIW;
I switched 6 months ago from XM 20k's to Pheonix 14k's and didn't notice a difference in coloring at all. I think the Phoenix's are more blue.

I am going to order 3 Pulsrite's, haven't decided on 14k or 20k though... Hoping to see a few FTS's soon on this thread to help make up my mind... If not, I'll just order 3 of each and then have a spare set.

If you do not have actinics to supplement, the 14K bulbs inmy opinion or WHITE if not actually a yellow white-for me coming from using 20K's all the time-it was UGLY, and BRIGHT.

When I put the 15K bulbs in yesterday I was very happy with the look and the only reason I put the 20K's back in this morning was the 15K's put out twice the PAR value and certain corals were not diggin it.

You will see a difference in the 14K's and the 20K's from Pulsrite, ask the seller if he would do an exchange if you are not happy with the look, I think they offer an unconditional return/exchange program

 

[want2reef]

I use to run Phoenix bulbs a while back, and to me the 20k Plusrite SE's I am running now seam to be a little more blue and a little brighter.

But I am running Lumenbright reflectors now and the new bulbs are not burned in yet, so.....

 

[xJake]

Hi everybody,
I just wanted to let you know that I sent my PAR meter in for re-calibration. I contacted apogee and they said that I should send it in to get checked - just in case. The readings I gave could be inaccurate (although it still gives you a general idea), but I'll know for sure once I hear from apogee. I should have my meter back in a couple weeks.

The lights still look great, no problems with them so far. My coral growth is really starting to take off, and I'm seeing noticeable daily growth on all of my Acropora and Montipora colonies. Also, my Seriatopora caliendrum (Birdsnest Coral), which hasn't been growing well the entire time I've had it (almost 2 years), has started growing branches all over the place. Many of my green-colored corals have started to turn slightly brown, but I can tolerate a little bit of brown if it means faster growth.

 

[lordofthereef]

Wonder if they are just browning from a slight shock and will color back up? Good news to hear your corals are loving it!

 

[lordofthereef]

Oh he will, he gets quite busy. I would suggest getting a bend in the end. I ordered one in the beginning which was straight, and then had him make me one with a 30 degree bend about 3 inches up.
here are photos;

I was actually considering one of each, or do you think that the bed is just THAT much better. They are cheap enough for me to just grab two in case one breaks.

 

[SpencerG]

It does not compare at all. Mine had no bluish tint to them at all. I ordered the 14K because of the FTS I saw posted and they looked like what I have now (phoenix 14K). I am not sure if my ballast have anything to do with it or not. THe ballast are PFO brand and they fire right up.Anyway I hope to get a response soon from them and hopefully they will switch out these 14Ks for there 20Ks. I am hoping that the 20K bulbs will be more of what I have now for color. Some people say that the phoenix 14Ks look more like 20K bulbs, but i do not know.

That may have been my FTS. I'm running a 250 watt DE 14K Plusrite on an Odyssea ballast, so you've got the better ballast by far. The bulb is definitely not yellow on my setup. I remember reading some reviews here on these bulbs about seven months ago, and some folks commented about the colors being off. There may be some quality control issues. That being said, I've always read that Phoenix bulbs are very blue/purple and like 20K, like you noted, so something closer to 10K is going to be an adjustment. Definitely send it back and try out the 20K - light color is also an aesthetic element that is important to enjoyment of the tank!

I originally got the 10K bulb, and it was very yellow on my gear. I sent it back, and Art sent me the 14K bulb. The light is white with a blue/purple tinge down in the tank, and looks purplish up in the reflector. I lucked out because that's the color I like. I'm definitely curious to see if the next bulb matches the color or goes way off.

Good luck!

 

[reefnjunkie]

I was actually considering one of each, or do you think that the bed is just THAT much better. They are cheap enough for me to just grab two in case one breaks.

I dont use the straight one at all anymore-I keep in case the other breaks-If I were to get 2 they would both have the bend, they are that much better-IMO

 

[reefnjunkie]

Hey sorry for the off topic guys:hammer:

 

[tangtang clown]

Byrd what type of food are you feeding with the droppers?

What fixture is it that you have again?

 

[reefnjunkie]

Byrd what type of food are you feeding with the droppers?

What fixture is it that you have again?

Spirilina(sp?) brine and Mysis shrimp

Light came from here, I dont see my light listed but that is the seller;

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/topdogs...19QQ_sidZ412695299QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

Not sure if this will work, here is a link from my "won" items in ebay, I have bought 3 fixtures from this seller with zero issues;

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290335616672&ssPageName=STRK:MERFB:IID

 

[1st timer]

those seem like reasonable enough prices if fixture is good, cheap enough to make me want to try halides :idea:
Question is is one halide enough over a 40g breeder? I currently have a coralife 4 light T5 fixture, i currently have in tank ;blastos, candy cane, paly grandis, xenia, gsp, torch, frogspawn, and couple frags of i don't know what.
Sorry if too off topic but i like the look of the plusrite bulbs(14k) anyway.

 

[lordofthereef]

those seem like reasonable enough prices if fixture is good, cheap enough to make me want to try halides :idea:
Question is is one halide enough over a 40g breeder? I currently have a coralife 4 light T5 fixture, i currently have in tank ;blastos, candy cane, paly grandis, xenia, gsp, torch, frogspawn, and couple frags of i don't know what.
Sorry if too off topic but i like the look of the plusrite bulbs(14k) anyway.

I am guessing it's 24" width? Should be fine. Recommended 1 MH bulb per 24" width.

 

[SpencerG]

those seem like reasonable enough prices if fixture is good, cheap enough to make me want to try halides :idea:
Question is is one halide enough over a 40g breeder? I currently have a coralife 4 light T5 fixture, i currently have in tank ;blastos, candy cane, paly grandis, xenia, gsp, torch, frogspawn, and couple frags of i don't know what.
Sorry if too off topic but i like the look of the plusrite bulbs(14k) anyway.

I've got a 40 breeder with the 24" fixture - single 250 watt MH plus 2 65 watt PC actinics. I posted shots earlier in this thread, so check out the light spread and see if that's for you. It may not be. It will not be as evenly spread as your T5 light - definitely a point source light. But you do get shimmer and a different overall look.

 

[arredondojason]

I have a buddy locally with a par meter.

As soon as it's my turn to use it I will post some #'s for everyone. There's 1 guy using the meter now, then it's my turn ^_^d.

Again, I've got the 250 Watt DE HQI Bulbs... brand new installed this past Saturday. The par readings will be on my 180 Gallon Oceanic Tank.

I cant wait to see your readings.
are you running the 14K or 20K.
I ordered the 14K and running 3 of them on my 240 gallon tank when i get home from afganistan so this would be great info to know thanks.

 

[law086]

Hi folks,

For those that got the Plusrite bulbs from trust_deals, how long did it take you to receive them? It's been about 10 days for me and I'm also in PA (where the seller is) and I'm wondering what gives.

 

[want2reef]

Took about 3 to 4 days for me. I'm out in rainy CA.

 

[law086]

That's really strange considering you're almost 3000 miles away from him and I'm maybe 100. I'm starting to get a bit worried. I emailed him to ask what was up. Last time I asked (over a week ago) he told me it should be any day.