metal halide Question

[Blindside]

what bulbs do you use? I have always used Pheonix 14k or xm20k. Im about to order or purchase locally some new bulbs. Just wanted everyone who uses halides opinion. Socket mount.

 

[Grendel0501]

I have a double ended 250w over my 45g tank.

I like the look of the phoenix 14k, but the Ushio 10k has some nice growth.
Aquamaxx's are cheaper, but their spectrum seems to run out extra early.

 

[PensFan05]

I have been using 20k Radiums. 250w SE. I actually have a few used ones if you would like to check them out. They were used for about 10 months. Pretty much the end of their life cycle but you could get a good idea of the color they are. Just let me know.

 

[OneReef]

Radium 20K 250w SE

 

[MPDBullitt]

SE 250w Radium 20k's

 

[neuroslicer]

I've always loved the Hamilton 14K bulb appearance... just the right shade of white for me and gives me good growth. I added compact fluorescent actinics for more color plus to give the dawn/dusk illumination. In a 125 gallon tank I have two of the 400 watt Hamilton's.

 

[OneReef]

I have used XM 20K, Hamilton 14K, AquaMaxx 14K, Phoenix 14K, Radium 20K. Out of those I prefer the Radiums for a good combo of color and growth. I just got new ones today. I used the Hamilton 14K's on my first 75g, and I remember things growing really well under them. For for a balance of everything, I go Radiums though, a little more actinic pop in them.

 

[Reef264]

I currently use xm20k's, and I can't tell a difference between those and the Phoenix 14k.Coral Color looks great now though.

-Cody