Best 150w MH de bulb

Chipie · 07/25/2008, 05:35 PM

Hi,
I have a Coralife hang on tank 150 w MH de light and it has a Coralife 20k bulb in it and i would like to change the bulb.

I like the blue color but would like to have decent growth of my corals. Any recommendations on which bulb would be best for both color and growth?
Thanks

Davidd2324 · 07/25/2008, 06:29 PM

Phoenix 14 k

myzislow · 07/25/2008, 06:32 PM

If you like the blue look and want decent growth then yes, the phoenix is a viable option. I just don't like the monotone blue, dim look it puts off.

Another bulb would be the radium 20k, not as blue as the phoenix but more powerful and better growth as well with it.

Chipie · 07/25/2008, 06:48 PM

A radium 20K would be whiter than a 14k phoenix?

myzislow · 07/25/2008, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chipie
A radium 20K would be whiter than a 14k phoenix?

sounds funny doesn't it; but it's the truth. Have both bulbs here with me right now.

Chipie · 07/25/2008, 07:03 PM

It can be a bit confusing to a newbie like me. Do you have pictures of the tanks using those bulbs. It would help me choose.

07/25/2008, 05:35 PM	#1
Chipie Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shippagan,New-Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,116	Best 150w MH de bulb Hi, I have a Coralife hang on tank 150 w MH de light and it has a Coralife 20k bulb in it and i would like to change the bulb. I like the blue color but would like to have decent growth of my corals. Any recommendations on which bulb would be best for both color and growth? Thanks

07/25/2008, 06:48 PM	#4
Chipie Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shippagan,New-Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,116	A radium 20K would be whiter than a 14k phoenix? __________________ Lobster fisherwoman. Current Tank Info: 90g rimless reef

07/25/2008, 07:03 PM	#6
Chipie Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shippagan,New-Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,116	It can be a bit confusing to a newbie like me. Do you have pictures of the tanks using those bulbs. It would help me choose. __________________ Lobster fisherwoman. Current Tank Info: 90g rimless reef

07/25/2008, 06:29 PM	#2
Davidd2324 Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 373	Phoenix 14 k

07/25/2008, 06:32 PM	#3
myzislow Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,275	If you like the blue look and want decent growth then yes, the phoenix is a viable option. I just don't like the monotone blue, dim look it puts off. Another bulb would be the radium 20k, not as blue as the phoenix but more powerful and better growth as well with it.