Need new bulb, which one

m3fan8ic · 08/27/2009, 09:36 AM

I am trying to replace 175w MH SE bulb whic is running with FPO ballast. This is being used on a frag tank and trying to see if I should use 10K or 14K and which brand? what do you guys think?

Sid

Eldredge · 08/27/2009, 09:58 AM

If you want high PAR, I would go with an IWASAKI 15k. I have been using one on an M57 ballast, and I think they are even better on electronic. I also have an XM 10k and 20K. They are okay too, but the IWASAKI really puts out the light.

m3fan8ic · 08/27/2009, 11:41 AM

Don't really need High PAR b/c tank is not that deep. Something which will add nice color and growth. I read some reviews on Aquamaxx 14k and went ahead and ordered it. I'll let you guys know how it compares.
thanks

08/27/2009, 09:36 AM	#1
m3fan8ic Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.VA Posts: 52	Need new bulb, which one I am trying to replace 175w MH SE bulb whic is running with FPO ballast. This is being used on a frag tank and trying to see if I should use 10K or 14K and which brand? what do you guys think? Sid

08/27/2009, 09:58 AM	#2
Eldredge Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Eagle, Idaho Posts: 306	If you want high PAR, I would go with an IWASAKI 15k. I have been using one on an M57 ballast, and I think they are even better on electronic. I also have an XM 10k and 20K. They are okay too, but the IWASAKI really puts out the light.

08/27/2009, 11:41 AM	#3
m3fan8ic Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.VA Posts: 52	Don't really need High PAR b/c tank is not that deep. Something which will add nice color and growth. I read some reviews on Aquamaxx 14k and went ahead and ordered it. I'll let you guys know how it compares. thanks