New lights - opinions

[danjen10]

Would you all mind giving me some feedback on what you think I might best go with as my next bulbs? I have a Coralife Aqualight Pro fixture (150W, 72" version).

There are 3 150W MH's DE @ 10k (made by Coralife)
There are 4 96W CF Actinics
and finally a few LEDs for night.

Would you stick with the same setup or maybe go with Ushios or XM's for the bulbs (or another). I think I will stick with 10k's for the PAR.

How about the CF's. To get more PAR, can I go with something else? What will I lose in color? (i.e. with 50/50's or 10K CF's)

Thanks ... and since this will be my 1st replacement of all the bulbs I appreciate all input / experience and ideas.

Dan

 

[GSMguy]

pcs dont put out much for par so dont bother and i would go for a better 10k like ushio

 

[J. Montgomery]

Sorry, double post.

 

[J. Montgomery]

With regards to the PC lights, you can get "Blue" bulbs from Hellolights instead of the actinics. You may get more par but less fluorescence. Since you have four of them, you could also do a combination of actinics and blue. Personally, I wouldn't get a 10K PC when you've already got three 150W MHs running 10K, unless you're wanting to get a more "white" color to your lighting.

From what I've read about the 50/50 bulbs, they don't do either color well; they're really intended for use when you only have a single bulb.