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Doug 01-31-2009 12:07 AM

150w HQI bulbs
 
I have read some of the threads on them here, or whats not in the buy/sell that is. :lol:

My fixture came with the usual 10K bulb. I have been looking at several others to get more actinic look, although I must say, my corals are starting to respond nicely to the 10K and the tank looks pretty good with it.

I have read on the Ushio 14k and the Phoenix 14k. Also the Radium 20k looks ok, if it was available somewhere.

Perhaps as long as the red turf algae stays at bay, I may stick with the 10K and see how the corals color up. My actinics are normals though, so about as good as night lights.

Skimmerking 01-31-2009 12:41 AM

Doug its going to depend on what you like. i like the blue look on my lights. but its going to depend on what you want to house in the light fixture. why not try the radium, then the phoenix is a great bulb when i ran it on my 120 remember.....

Mrfish55 01-31-2009 02:25 AM

Anybody here try the Aquaconnect 14k DE (150w) Lance was looking for something other than 10K and I can get a deal on these, just looking for feedback before ordering.

digital-audiophile 01-31-2009 02:26 AM

When I used to run MH I loved the aquaconnect bulbs. Great colour!

Doug 01-31-2009 01:53 PM

Is the Phoenix not a cheaper bulb similar to the aquaconnect ?

SeaHorse_Fanatic 01-31-2009 11:59 PM

Have both. Love the colour on both. Very similar in colour. AC are Germany & Phoenix are Japanese bulbs. Half the price which is why I'm switching over to Phoenix since I can't afford the AquaConnects.

Skimmerking 02-01-2009 12:40 AM

I love the look of the phoenix bulbs you should get one Doug.:biggrin:

Doug 02-06-2009 01:02 AM

So going to order the Phoenix or the Ushio 14k Any last comments before I order. :D

Skimmerking 02-06-2009 01:07 AM

get the phoenix then DOUG

04scoobysti 02-06-2009 02:22 AM

Where are you ordering if from? Im thinking of changing my giesemann 14k (150w) out.


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