Time for new Bulb! What's everyone's favorites??

tallreefguy · 07/12/2010, 09:45 AM

It's that time of the year to replace my halide. 250 watt DE 14k Phoenix bulb.
I am going to be adding 2 T5ho bulbs as well.

What is everyone's favorite combo's for color and growth?
I really like Blue tanks (bluer than Phoenix) & Crisp White colors.

Sugar Magnolia · 07/12/2010, 10:26 AM

I switched from a 14K to an Ushio 20K and love the bluer color. I don't use and supplemental lighting so I can't comment on the T5.

FlaReefDude · 07/12/2010, 06:56 PM

i really like phoenix bulbs with ATI's blue plus T5's. the blue plus's are great for growth and color pop and will give you more blue.

sirjohn · 07/12/2010, 07:41 PM

I wouldn't change the MHs. I just started running the Phoenix 14ks, DE bulb on an icecap electronic balance, supplemented with 2 Giesseman Pure Actinics and 2 Giesseman Actinic+. I absolutely love the color and feel I have finally found my color combination:

The only other bulb I have any desire to try is the Ushio 20k, which was mentioned earlier. I've seen this bulb before in person and it looks quite similar to the Phoenix 14ks in my eyes (running on electronic ballasts)

07/12/2010, 09:45 AM	#1
tallreefguy Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 269	Time for new Bulb! What's everyone's favorites?? It's that time of the year to replace my halide. 250 watt DE 14k Phoenix bulb. I am going to be adding 2 T5ho bulbs as well. What is everyone's favorite combo's for color and growth? I really like Blue tanks (bluer than Phoenix) & Crisp White colors.

07/12/2010, 10:26 AM	#2
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	I switched from a 14K to an Ushio 20K and love the bluer color. I don't use and supplemental lighting so I can't comment on the T5. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

07/12/2010, 07:41 PM	#4
sirjohn Feeding Frenzied Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: miami, fl Posts: 516	I wouldn't change the MHs. I just started running the Phoenix 14ks, DE bulb on an icecap electronic balance, supplemented with 2 Giesseman Pure Actinics and 2 Giesseman Actinic+. I absolutely love the color and feel I have finally found my color combination: The only other bulb I have any desire to try is the Ushio 20k, which was mentioned earlier. I've seen this bulb before in person and it looks quite similar to the Phoenix 14ks in my eyes (running on electronic ballasts) __________________ "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." -- Ronald Reagan Current Tank Info: Elos 160XL (200 gal) -- Mixed Reef

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07/12/2010, 06:56 PM	#3
FlaReefDude Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 71	i really like phoenix bulbs with ATI's blue plus T5's. the blue plus's are great for growth and color pop and will give you more blue.