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06/11/2012, 06:58 AM
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"Daddius Maximas"
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Mash Island, Florida
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Metal Halides!
I just ordered two XM 10k's for my tank since my last set of reeflux 10k's color shifted badly! My question is, are XM's stable now? I.E. - color, halide envelop, etc..
The reason I ask is I vaguely remember years ago reading about people having problems with them. Thanks for any info/help provided.
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Life is short... Current Tank Info: 120 gallon(60LX20WX24H) In-wall, 2X250 watt 10K SE reeflux's, 110 watts of T5 actinic supplement, 2X Koralia 4000 EVO's, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon fuge, ASM G3. Last edited by Daddeo; 06/11/2012 at 07:35 AM. |
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06/11/2012, 07:30 AM
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Go Spurs Go!!!
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
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I have used the XDE's for many years and never had a single issue with them. I think the Ushio 10k's have a slightly better color but the difference in minimal. FWIW I know more people have complained about the SE than the DE so that may be valid.
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06/11/2012, 07:38 AM
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"Daddius Maximas"
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Thanks! IIRC, It is either they work great or they dont, no in between. I'm hoping they'll work great for me but I believe anything's better than reeflux bulbs at the moment...
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Life is short... Current Tank Info: 120 gallon(60LX20WX24H) In-wall, 2X250 watt 10K SE reeflux's, 110 watts of T5 actinic supplement, 2X Koralia 4000 EVO's, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon fuge, ASM G3. |
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06/11/2012, 07:53 AM
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Go Spurs Go!!!
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You can always try the Ushio, the price is close and both have been top notch bulbs for a long time. I have never used the Reeflux bulbs, but they have got mixed reviews over the years. I still have one XDE that is about 6 years old or so, it fires right up and looks good. It is a backup bulb that I retired to backup duty after about 16 months of use.
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06/11/2012, 08:05 AM
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"Daddius Maximas"
Join Date: May 2005
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I do believe I'm going to order a set a Ushio's as well. I hear nothing but good about them!
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Life is short... Current Tank Info: 120 gallon(60LX20WX24H) In-wall, 2X250 watt 10K SE reeflux's, 110 watts of T5 actinic supplement, 2X Koralia 4000 EVO's, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon fuge, ASM G3. |
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06/11/2012, 08:14 AM
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Go Spurs Go!!!
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They are both quality bulbs.
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