phoenix 14k no longer made.
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Thanks for the info. From the link: "Sadly, Phoenix bulbs are out of production, so they're not returning."
So with that said, what's comprable to the 10K Phoenix?
It's been ages since I ran MH, and I can't recall a 10K Phoenix. I did run a Phoenix 14K 250W DE on an M80 ballast. I also ran Giesemann 14.5 K Megachrome 250W DE on the same ballast and I thought the Giesemann bulb was a bit whiter. IIRC Sanjay spectral plots showed them to be nearly identical.
Best MH bulb I ever had was the Aquaconnect 14K 250W SE on M80 ballast. It sure was pricey.
Thanks mdt178, the Phoenix was called a 10K Plus which was suppose to be close to 14K. It was a crisp white with a tinge of blue. I'm not into the blue look of a tank. I'll look into the Giesmann 14.5K as a replacement.
Not a Phoenix bulb. They market it as a phoenix replacement. Anyone use these before?
tkeracer619
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Unfortunately metal halides are not necessarily made for aquariums. We just use the ones that work well and a few of them may have custom gasses for aquarium use but as the industry they are made for switches over to led we are doomed.
Radiums are for lighting the outside of buildings.
Radiums are for lighting the outside of buildings.
As long as horticulture and aquaria exists, so will MH. The fixtures and bulbs we buy are not intended for anything but aquaria and horticulture. The 3500-6500 k bulbs are used on structures. Same goes with T5. There are specific bulbs, but houses stick with 3500-6500 k; go look at home Depot.
There will always be a market this lighting. Houses and offices still utilize T8 flourecent.
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