Phoenix 250W 14K DE Bulb
 

is it true that the Phoenix 250W 14K DE Bulb is the same bulb as the 14k aquaconnect ?

yes

sanjay joshi did a compartive analysis on these two bulbs and found them to be virtually identical...

same bulb?
maybe not, same output?
yah mon.

I run a couple phoenix' myself.

how you liking them ?
i didnt like mine at first... gave it 1 week and it went from super blue to crisp white with a hint of blue :D I LIKE ........ plus they are so bright

I say no. I run side by side tanks of the same depth. One has an AquaConnect and the other a Phoenix. The AquaConnect at least to my eye is much brighter and the phoenix looks to be a tiny bit bluer. Bulbs are about the same age.

I have both AC 250 & Phoenix 250 and like them both a lot. They are similar in specs but ACs are made in Germany & Phoenix are made in Japan. Phoenix are also at least 1/3 cheaper. I have old Aquaconnects over my reef but will replace with less expensive bulbs (including Phoenix) but still 14000ks.

Anthony

this is a very well known article, I couldn't find it but will keep looking but if anyone has a link, please post it.

Sanjays analysis did show that they were identical.

I see enough differance that I will replace the Phoenix with an AquaConnect when the time comes.

you might wanna check that article before you go blow the extra dough...
I'll try and find it to post 4 you...

Thanks.. But Ive seen it. Im not going by PAR im going by what my eye sees and I just like the look of AC bulbs better. AC's are like $50 more, but when you factor that over the life of the bulb it makes little differance to me. I like what I like:mrgreen: