Xm 10,000k Se

chwkreefer · #1 01-02-2006, 11:37 PM

J&L have the XM's posted on their site.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s..._start_item=28

Funky_Fish14 · #2 01-07-2006, 04:05 AM

I have an XM 10K right now running alongside a 20K on my 75. It used to be running alone. I love the color, and the growth response I've had from corals is amazing! Very crisp white light(till it hits about the 9 month mark), then its not as crisp white, but still white, no yellowing. At about the 11 month point, it then begins to show a really crappy white, but it is still white! This is my 400W SE, running off a PFO ballast.

Cheers,

Chris

saltynuts · #3 01-12-2006, 01:03 AM

just got my new bulbs and man they rock 10k (250)
now all i have to do is hook up my vho,s (110w) super atinics

Willow · #4 01-12-2006, 01:17 AM

i also just added 10k 175's and damn they are super bright. nice crisp white, not a hint of yellow. best part was 66 bucks a bulb!

Gools · #5 01-12-2006, 02:35 AM

Just sent one back to get replaced, was really yellow, the other one was nice white, and definetly brighter, and nicer then the ushios, I had in there.

christyf5 · #6 01-12-2006, 02:39 AM

Dang it you guys. I just bought ushios and I don't even have them running yet (ballasts backordered). None of this "XM is better than Ushio" stuff!!

Tom R · #7 01-12-2006, 02:52 AM

I have 2 72" Hamilton 3 175w and 2 60" VHO. Up until recently I was using Ushio 10K 175W and I continually had problems with firing many time I would come home only to find that 2 of the 3 have fired. I discussed the problem with the boy at J&L and Jeff told me to try the XM bulbs. I did and they were great and cheaper too, what a bargin. I find them whiter and brighter. I have since changed all 6 to XM 10000K

Funky_Fish14 · #8 01-12-2006, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christyf5

"XM is better than Ushio"

You said it yourself Christy!

BMW Rider · #9 01-12-2006, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christyf5

Dang it you guys. I just bought ushios and I don't even have them running yet (ballasts backordered). None of this "XM is better than Ushio" stuff!!

I was running Ushios last year, and switched over to the XMs too. I like the XMs better, but I didn't mind the Ushios either. Biggest factor in my choice was the price. I do recall reading the comparrison that was done in Advanced Aquarist, and the XMs came out slightly better. I do think the XM, which are 10 moths old now, are holding the colour better than the Ushios did. I will probably stick with the XMs next time, but I would like to try the 14ks instead of the 10ks.