Suggestions on replacement bulbs

blueshape · 03/01/2007, 05:30 PM

I have a Coralife 48" 150 WATT AQUALIGHT PRO.
I would like to change my bulbs to 14k. Anyone have suggestions for brand and what about changing the to 96 watt 03 actinics? Is there a good combination to go with 14k bulbs?

mile sq. reefer · 03/01/2007, 06:50 PM

Blue, I would run a 150w 10k since you have supplemental actinics. They will off set the white of the MH bulbs. Also 10 k will give you the most par. If you want to go 14k, I've read that alot of people are using Pheonix 14k.

mile sq. reefer · 03/01/2007, 06:53 PM

Oh yeah, Sanjay has a thread on the first page of this forum where you can see the par results and spectral analysis of different bulbs run on an array of ballasts. The choice is up to you. Good Luck. Mile

03/01/2007, 05:30 PM	#1
blueshape Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 197	Suggestions on replacement bulbs I have a Coralife 48" 150 WATT AQUALIGHT PRO. I would like to change my bulbs to 14k. Anyone have suggestions for brand and what about changing the to 96 watt 03 actinics? Is there a good combination to go with 14k bulbs? __________________ doh! Current Tank Info: 24 gal Aquapod 1 yr old

03/01/2007, 06:50 PM	#2
mile sq. reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,045	Blue, I would run a 150w 10k since you have supplemental actinics. They will off set the white of the MH bulbs. Also 10 k will give you the most par. If you want to go 14k, I've read that alot of people are using Pheonix 14k.

03/01/2007, 06:53 PM	#3
mile sq. reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,045	Oh yeah, Sanjay has a thread on the first page of this forum where you can see the par results and spectral analysis of different bulbs run on an array of ballasts. The choice is up to you. Good Luck. Mile