Phoenix DE Bulbs

robzilla · #1 06-06-2006, 07:24 PM

hi, who's tried the phoenix bulbs?
ive been running hamiltons but the phoenix bulbs are on sale.
any thoughts on the phoenix?

thanks

shotzee · #2 06-06-2006, 07:55 PM

I have been using them for a year and a half now and I really like them. I haven't tried out a ton of bulbs so my opinion is a little biased I suppose, but they give a really nice crisp white light with enough blue to please the eye.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #3 06-06-2006, 08:02 PM

From talking to her, EmilyB loves hers.

impreza · #4 06-06-2006, 08:20 PM

I've seen EmilyB's tank and imo, the phoenix DE bulb is one of the best colored bulbs. Just enough blue to make the corals pretty.

EmilyB · #5 06-06-2006, 11:09 PM

I was really pleased with the color as I don't have much for actinic. I'm not real certain how the corals like it tho. Not much growth lately. (The bulbs are less than a year old.) But that could be other factors.

wayner · #6 06-07-2006, 12:26 AM

Anyone running them on electronic ballasts?

shotzee · #7 06-07-2006, 03:50 AM

I run mine with a coralvue electric ballast

kari · #8 06-07-2006, 04:08 AM

Mine are one powered with a M80 and the other with an Icecap. Color wise they appear the same to the eye.

Willito · #9 06-10-2006, 02:50 PM

I've used Hamilton 14k, AB 20K, and now Pheonix. I must say Pheonix is the brightest blue/white bulb on eletro ballast I've experienced. For value, color, and intensity that this bulb is I will be lighting my tanks with these for a while. Where's the sale on these bulb?

RonPeter · #10 06-10-2006, 02:55 PM

Reef Perfection has them on sale.