150W or 250W?

robitreef · 02/24/2006, 10:01 AM

Both of these pendant fixtures would be the same price, but my tank is 12" deep. Would this be overkill if I go with a 250W? If not how high should I keep the pendant over the tank?

aquaman67 · 02/24/2006, 10:20 AM

I would say the 150 would be my choice.

I think you may have heat issues with a 250.

robitreef · 02/24/2006, 10:35 AM

Thanks. I want to get a PFO minipendant fixture. Do you know if the reflector gives out a great amount of illumination with a Phoenix 14K? I saw one in a 150W Sunlight supply fixture, and it didn't look as bright.

I was hoping the PFO 150W would be brighter.

Don Berry · 02/24/2006, 11:26 AM

The Phoenix bulb gives off a nice color and has the best PAR for a higher kelvin bulb. One thing abou them though is they don't seem to be real bright to the eye.

02/24/2006, 10:01 AM	#1
robitreef Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 440	150W or 250W? Both of these pendant fixtures would be the same price, but my tank is 12" deep. Would this be overkill if I go with a 250W? If not how high should I keep the pendant over the tank?

02/24/2006, 10:20 AM	#2
aquaman67 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,629	I would say the 150 would be my choice. I think you may have heat issues with a 250.

02/24/2006, 10:35 AM	#3
robitreef Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 440	Thanks. I want to get a PFO minipendant fixture. Do you know if the reflector gives out a great amount of illumination with a Phoenix 14K? I saw one in a 150W Sunlight supply fixture, and it didn't look as bright. I was hoping the PFO 150W would be brighter.

02/24/2006, 11:26 AM	#4
Don Berry Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 950	The Phoenix bulb gives off a nice color and has the best PAR for a higher kelvin bulb. One thing abou them though is they don't seem to be real bright to the eye.