What 10k bulbs do you like the best?

[FloridaFishMan]

Hi,
I am thinking that it is about time to replace my 10k 250watt MH bulb. What brand do you like the best and about how much do they cost?
Chris

 

[Wiskey]

XM no doubt IMHO, they cost $65 a peice. They have the best par on most ballasts per the compairson in the Equiptment section under MH bulbs compaired.

Whiskey

 

[snslarison]

XM

 

[elephen]

I have heard all kinds of good stuff about the XMs, Ushios and the BLVs.

 

[DitchPlains2]

USHIO

USHIO

Great Par and very nice crisp white.

 

[aurorahokie]

Re: USHIO

Re: USHIO

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6512587#post6512587 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DitchPlains2
Great Par and very nice crisp white.

...and if you look hard enough, you can get them for +-$70.00

 

[jeffhaag]

I really like the A-B bulbs. They are about $10 more then XM, but I like the look of them.

 

[Thorium]

I have tried XM- a bit on the yellow side for me, but was happier with Ushio, just my opinion. As DitchPlains2 stated they have a "crisp white."

 

[FloridaFishMan]

I have been looking at the different looks of them all. I think that the XM and the Ushio are very similar (and the best looking). I am leaning toward the XM's color. It looks to be a tad bit bluer and the Ushio appears a little but more yellow from the photos.
Ushio w/ actinic

XM w/ actinic

Photos come from http://www.cnidarianreef.com/lamps.cfm

 

[FloridaFishMan]

Where do you all get your XM bulbs from?

 

[jawwad19]

The reeflux are really nice, you dont even have to use actinics to get that bluish/white color.