150 MH bulb advice

Penguintheory · 08/24/2009, 07:20 PM

I am looking into buying a new bulb for my 18 Gallon and I currently run a Phoenix 14K without any other supplement lighting. I would like a much bluer tank so I would like a 20K now my problem is what is a better brand or higher quality bulb. I wuld like to stay in the 50-70 dollar range so any input on your recommendation and why would be great.

Chris C.

Penguintheory · 08/26/2009, 07:47 AM

Anyone?

crsaz · 08/26/2009, 09:06 AM

radium 20k, or reflux 20k

atf72 · 08/26/2009, 07:16 PM

I second the radium.

luther1200 · 08/26/2009, 07:55 PM

Definitely Radium, they are a little expensive but they are very good from what I hear. I don't know how much bluer the will be, but they should have a fuller color.

E.intheC · 08/26/2009, 08:26 PM

I have a Phoenix 14,000K on my solana and love it, so I can't really help you out... but I've heard the Radiums are good bulbs as well.

Penguintheory · 08/28/2009, 08:05 AM

Thanks for all the input. I also run a Phoenix on my solana but it is a bit to white for me with out actinic's.

08/24/2009, 07:20 PM	#1
Penguintheory Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoria, Az Posts: 352	150 MH bulb advice I am looking into buying a new bulb for my 18 Gallon and I currently run a Phoenix 14K without any other supplement lighting. I would like a much bluer tank so I would like a 20K now my problem is what is a better brand or higher quality bulb. I wuld like to stay in the 50-70 dollar range so any input on your recommendation and why would be great. Chris C.

08/26/2009, 07:55 PM	#5
luther1200 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ, shore Posts: 4,376	Definitely Radium, they are a little expensive but they are very good from what I hear. I don't know how much bluer the will be, but they should have a fuller color. __________________ Matt, 65G reef tank Current Tank Info: 65g reef, mix of sps, lps, few softies. Hoping to upgrade within the year.

08/26/2009, 08:26 PM	#6
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	I have a Phoenix 14,000K on my solana and love it, so I can't really help you out... but I've heard the Radiums are good bulbs as well. __________________ -Eric

08/26/2009, 07:47 AM	#2
Penguintheory Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoria, Az Posts: 352	Anyone?

08/26/2009, 09:06 AM	#3
crsaz Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,314	radium 20k, or reflux 20k

08/26/2009, 07:16 PM	#4
atf72 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 210	I second the radium.

08/28/2009, 08:05 AM	#7
Penguintheory Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoria, Az Posts: 352	Thanks for all the input. I also run a Phoenix on my solana but it is a bit to white for me with out actinic's.