MH bulb recommendations

[crispyreef]

I really like the EVC 14K bulbs but don't know where to get them. Does anybody know a vendor or have any other suggestions? I don't have any supplements so it's MH only and SE 250.

 

[northbay-reefer]

Chris,

Go to this site, they have phoenix 15k single end now, and the ushio 20+ is pretty nice I heard. They also have Radium cheap.

http://www.soslightbulbs.com/250-Watt-Metal-Halide-Aquarium-Replacement-Bulbs.aspx

 

[Reef Bass]

Radium 20,000K.

 

[crispyreef]

I do like the radiums but it's running on a PFO magnetic ballast, the other two are Blueline E . I always did like the pheonix when i had DE. I may try that.

 

[crispyreef]

I just ordered the pheonix and I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[crispyreef]

I plugged in the pheonix 250 15K se and so far it looks great. I have it in between 2 EVC bulbs and the pheonix is brighter with the nice blue tint.

 

[northbay-reefer]

The phoenix will give your corals better color too

 

[crispyreef]

Yes, it definatly puts out a nice pop

 

[northbay-reefer]

Nice, then you are ready for the Strawberry shortcake

 

[tcoral]

I just switched my lighting back and got a few month old Catalina 250W 20K Reef Grow bulbs and I have to say I'm impressed with the color. I really see the colors on my corals pop in just the few hours I've had the bulbs on them. We'll see how well they last and the growth of my corals. They are the same price as I see online for the other bulbs ($70 each). I used to have Radiums (I had problems with longevity with my electronic ballast) and I had the DE Phoenix when I had a sunpod. I was going to go SE phoenix, but now I'm going to wait and see how these do long-term and may stick with them (plus the company is in Sacramento).

 

[eldiablosrt8]

i love the ushio 20k+

 

[crispyreef]

So far I'm happy with the se phoenix, Let us know how the catalina works out for you.