What's the best 250w SE MH bulb for coral color?

[Kaos]

I'm trying to figure out what bulb I want on my new setup. The lighting will be MH only w/ 2 Lumen Max 2 pendants and 2 Ice Cap 250w ballasts (the new style). This will be primarily an SPS tank of course.

So, what kind of SE bulbs do you guys/gals think give the best "pop" to corals? TIA.

[tigerarmy40]

for color if you like the blue look I would say go with radiums...I personally like the 10k look a little more.

[Kaos]

Originally posted by tigerarmy40
for color if you like the blue look I would say go with radiums...I personally like the 10k look a little more.

Wow, that was quick. I do like the bluer look and I have been heavily leaning towards the Radiums. Thanks for the input.

[sassafrass]

I use radium 20 K's

[Kaos]

Originally posted by sassafrass
I use radium 20 K's

Do they make the coral colors "pop"?

[seagirl]

ever try xm 20k

[Kaos]

Originally posted by seagirl
ever try xm 20k

No. The only MH bulbs I have first hand experience w/ are Hamilton 14K's and Iwasaki 15K's. The Hamiltons are a nice color but I feel I could get a better "pop" from my corals w/ a different bulb. The Iwasaki is great for growth but very white/yellow for me.