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Old 06-19-2012, 07:26 PM
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Any recommendations for 20000k bulbs. I am replacing my current 14000k bulbs and I want more blue in the tank. Anyone have success or like a certain brand?
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What wattage? for 400w, I think Radiums are the best you can get. The 250s seem to have a different color, I don't like them as much.
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They are 250 watt DE bulbs
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They are 250 watt DE bulbs
Not sure what's available. I know someone that tried the Ushio as replacements for the Phoenix 14k and hated them.
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I used Geissman (spelling isn't right) 20k and found them quite nice.
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Phoenix 14k are my fav HQI lamps!

They are much more blue (more like a 20k) on an electronic ballast.
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Phoenix 14k are my fav HQI lamps!

They are much more blue (more like a 20k) on an electronic ballast.
I don't think they come in 250w de tho.. If they do.. GET THOSE
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Thats what i have at the moment. But i don't think they are blue enough for me. I use vertex ballasts.
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The XM 20k have a more purple/pink hue to them compared to the Phoenix but I wouldnt say they are more blue. At least not for me when I had them side by side on the coralvue ballasts.

If you want more blue then I would suggest some LED suplimentation.
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