More T5HO Bulb questions

ReefKnot · 03/01/2011, 05:41 PM

I'm looking to replace my 2 10k 24w t5ho bulbs with a 14k combo and a pure actinic. I'm looking at either Giesemann or UVL. From what I understand Giesemann is better, but by how much? If its a very slight difference, I will probably save myself the 13 dollar difference. I'm not looking for the best out there, more like, the best bang for my buck. If there is a very significant and noticable difference, I dont mind spending the extra money, but I'd rather put it towards something else, if they are fairly close.

Anyone's opinion on the two?

NYCBOB · 03/01/2011, 07:31 PM

if u r on a budget, go with uvl. uvl bulbs r very good and they r not all that much cheaper than giesemann or ati.

rtparty · 03/02/2011, 10:15 AM

If you can get ATI in Canada, do that for sure.

I would go with UVL over Gmann though if those are your choices. PAR wise they should be pretty close. Plus I have never been too impressed with Gmann bulbs and especially the company itself.

03/01/2011, 05:41 PM	#1
ReefKnot Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 362	More T5HO Bulb questions I'm looking to replace my 2 10k 24w t5ho bulbs with a 14k combo and a pure actinic. I'm looking at either Giesemann or UVL. From what I understand Giesemann is better, but by how much? If its a very slight difference, I will probably save myself the 13 dollar difference. I'm not looking for the best out there, more like, the best bang for my buck. If there is a very significant and noticable difference, I dont mind spending the extra money, but I'd rather put it towards something else, if they are fairly close. Anyone's opinion on the two?

03/02/2011, 10:15 AM	#3
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	If you can get ATI in Canada, do that for sure. I would go with UVL over Gmann though if those are your choices. PAR wise they should be pretty close. Plus I have never been too impressed with Gmann bulbs and especially the company itself. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

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03/01/2011, 07:31 PM	#2
NYCBOB Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 1,768	if u r on a budget, go with uvl. uvl bulbs r very good and they r not all that much cheaper than giesemann or ati.