Ushio 14k Opinions

Xler8n · 02/12/2009, 12:33 AM

Hey im trying to figue out which bulbs to buy for my 150W X 2 Sunpod. Anyone got any opinions on Ushio 14k bulbs?? Pics would be nice.. Thanks

pwoller · 02/12/2009, 01:32 AM

I thought they were too yellow for my sunpod, switched to pheonix.

EnderG60 · 02/12/2009, 06:01 AM

LOTS of light, my porities actually started to turn red from brown.

But its VERY yellow at startup and burns in really white with a hint of yellow to it. The XM 10k is actually a nicer bulb to me.

But I wound up going back to the xm20k after 3 months. It was just to icky.

FYI i was using the 400w SE one.

Salty Irishman · 02/24/2009, 10:57 AM

Replaced my original Current 10k's with these and do not like them at all, way to yellow for me.

stanlalee · 02/24/2009, 04:53 PM

if you use Ushio go with the 20k. it burns into a nice 15k ish color on the sunpod.

DiazE · 03/06/2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally posted by stanlalee
if you use Ushio go with the 20k. it burns into a nice 15k ish color on the sunpod.

Can you post a tank picture? I am planning to make the switch to 20k next month from the 14k bulbs that come with the above mentioned lighting system, but I am a little hesitant. I want more color on the sps without sacrificing growth.

das75 · 03/06/2009, 03:39 PM

Have the 14k Ushios 250w DE. Way yellow compared to the 14k Hamiltons I had before.

Just a feeling but would say better grow with the Ushio (than the Hamiltons)

stanlalee · 03/08/2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally posted by DiazE
Can you post a tank picture?

there is no growth loss from sunpaq 14k to ushio 20k.

GSMguy · 03/08/2009, 08:48 AM

Ushio 20k is a great bulb

stanlalee · 03/08/2009, 02:23 PM

I should point out they look whiter than the pics in person. they look typical 20k/pre burned in blue in the pics but they are a little whiter than your average 20k bulbs. I'm not swithing anytime soon lol.

tufacody · 03/08/2009, 03:41 PM

I replaced the 250w 10k bulb in my Outer Orbit with an Ushio 14k, and was a little disappointed. It was very blue and didn't seem very bright. This is contrary to what many people have posted though, so maybe I just got a funky bulb?

DiazE · 03/08/2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally posted by stanlalee
there is no growth loss from sunpaq 14k to ushio 20k.

Thanks for the pictures, they give me an idea of what to expect.
How recent are those pictures? Have you seen a color improvement with the switch from sunpaq 14k to 20k?

02/12/2009, 12:33 AM	#1
Xler8n Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 128	Ushio 14k Opinions Hey im trying to figue out which bulbs to buy for my 150W X 2 Sunpod. Anyone got any opinions on Ushio 14k bulbs?? Pics would be nice.. Thanks

02/24/2009, 10:57 AM	#4
Salty Irishman Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ShermansDale, PA. Posts: 120	Replaced my original Current 10k's with these and do not like them at all, way to yellow for me. __________________ The only thing that remains the same, is that everything changes... Current Tank Info: 58 gal Oceanic RR, Outer Orbit 2x150w 14K HQI-Mh, 4x39w T5HO 420nm/460nm, 15 gal sump, Aqua C Urchin skimmer, ACJr Controller, EcoTech MP10's x 2 for circ

03/08/2009, 08:48 AM	#9
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	Ushio 20k is a great bulb __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

02/12/2009, 01:32 AM	#2
pwoller Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 1,163	I thought they were too yellow for my sunpod, switched to pheonix.

02/12/2009, 06:01 AM	#3
EnderG60 Plumbing Engineer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 3,260	LOTS of light, my porities actually started to turn red from brown. But its VERY yellow at startup and burns in really white with a hint of yellow to it. The XM 10k is actually a nicer bulb to me. But I wound up going back to the xm20k after 3 months. It was just to icky. FYI i was using the 400w SE one.

02/24/2009, 04:53 PM	#5
stanlalee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hampton roads, va Posts: 1,799	if you use Ushio go with the 20k. it burns into a nice 15k ish color on the sunpod.

03/06/2009, 03:39 PM	#7
das75 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 2,269	Have the 14k Ushios 250w DE. Way yellow compared to the 14k Hamiltons I had before. Just a feeling but would say better grow with the Ushio (than the Hamiltons)

03/08/2009, 02:23 PM	#10
stanlalee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hampton roads, va Posts: 1,799	I should point out they look whiter than the pics in person. they look typical 20k/pre burned in blue in the pics but they are a little whiter than your average 20k bulbs. I'm not swithing anytime soon lol.

03/08/2009, 03:41 PM	#11
tufacody Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,890	I replaced the 250w 10k bulb in my Outer Orbit with an Ushio 14k, and was a little disappointed. It was very blue and didn't seem very bright. This is contrary to what many people have posted though, so maybe I just got a funky bulb?