Favorite SE MH bulb **poll**

wetWolger · 02/17/2006, 09:10 PM

What is your favorite SE MH bulb, and why is it your favorite? If you want to specify your ballast that would also be nice. :-)

If I forgot any sorry, there are just so many. Please make a post and let us know what is not on there. Or if there is another reason (ie you voted other because of cost) please let us know why.

p.s. sorry for the earlier post without the poll option

Shooter7 · 02/17/2006, 09:29 PM

LOL...Coralvue Reeflux 12K

mntl · 02/17/2006, 09:35 PM

Iwasaki 14k aqua2, more light at less wattage without being yellow.

-John-

Psyire · 02/17/2006, 09:42 PM

You forgot EVC.

I like the 250w EVC SE 14K Bulbs

tangwang · 02/17/2006, 10:08 PM

I like the 14kk Aquaconnects all-around for color, and PAR.....

Matt

Martin's Reef · 02/17/2006, 10:11 PM

I really like my 15k XM bulbs. Nice coral growth!

Maldivan · 02/17/2006, 10:41 PM

Gah Im the only one that Voted For AB 10K ( 13K ). I have no idea why they say they are 13K .They look exactly the same as my XM 10K's did. Crisp White.

Ti · 02/17/2006, 11:01 PM

can't believe you forgot the xm 20k

wetWolger · 02/17/2006, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ti
can't believe you forgot the xm 20k

oh man your right.....i forgot a lot of bulbs....guess i should have done some research instead of memory.

Sorry everyone....and thanks for the votes, lets keep it going :-)

wetWolger · 02/18/2006, 10:20 AM

keep the votes coming

wetWolger · 02/18/2006, 06:05 PM

one last bump....i thought this would be a pretty popular thread, but maybe i am wrong

doody · 02/19/2006, 09:35 PM

I'm gonna bump this. However, I can't vote because I have'nt used MH yet, but I plan on it. I thought it would've recieved a better response too. Maybe it should be posted in the equipment forum.

reefarchitect · 02/19/2006, 09:40 PM

XM 10K

Color has a bit too much yellow for me, but the growth is phenominal.

I may try 14k whan I replace them.

elephen · 02/19/2006, 09:43 PM

You left out 20k Radiums on an HQI ballast.

doody · 02/19/2006, 09:47 PM

Dumb question: I assume this poll is ment for best MH bulb W/out supplimental lighting, right?

wetWolger · 02/19/2006, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by doody
Dumb question: I assume this poll is ment for best MH bulb W/out supplimental lighting, right?

that was my idea

I think I may try to make a more complete list on the equitment forum. Would anyone be intrested in that?

fishdoc11 · 02/19/2006, 10:23 PM

Ushio 10K with atinics for looks and growth.

wetWolger · 02/20/2006, 11:06 AM

So what this says to me is that if you want a good bulb for growth you want the:
XM 10k
And if you want a bulb based on looks you want the:
Hamilton 14k

Anyone else want to comment/vote on this? Anyong able to post some comments on the AquaConnect bulbs?

mille239 · 02/20/2006, 12:18 PM

my vote: XM 15K beautiful alone or with supplementation

doody · 02/20/2006, 12:32 PM

Now what if you're looking for a combo bulb (one bulb for growth and looks)? Do we need an other poll?

Reefjunkee · 02/20/2006, 01:09 PM

good bulb

wetWolger · 02/20/2006, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by doody
Now what if you're looking for a combo bulb (one bulb for growth and looks)? Do we need an other poll?

Well that is why I made the poll so you can select multiple bulbs. That way you can vote for the bulb for growth and looks. I only put growth options on bulbs that are offten considered high par.

From what I have read the aquaconnect is the bulb that has the best looks/PAR combo. But it is so pricy that very few people run them (and thus I think very few votes for them).

phishlet · 02/20/2006, 09:19 PM

AC 14k for looks

AB 10k (13k) for growth

Reeflux 12k (for looks and just might become my favorite after I learn more about PAR and long term results).

Anemonebuff · 02/20/2006, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mille239
my vote: XM 15K beautiful alone or with supplementation

Look good but low PAR.

I use XM 10K's with 2 40 watt URI Superactinics. The 10K's without the supplemental lighting looks very white. You get a slight blue color with the actinics.

I hear the 14K pheonix bulbs are good as well.

mille239 · 02/21/2006, 08:36 AM

Do 15K have lower PAR than 20K? because alot of people rant and rave about 20K

View Poll Results: What is your favorite bulbs?
10k Ushio - for looks	8	8.51%
10k Ushio - for growth	9	9.57%
10k Ushio - other	3	3.19%
10k XM - for looks	14	14.89%
10k XM - for growth	30	31.91%
10k XM - other	6	6.38%
15k XM - for looks	8	8.51%
15k XM - for other	2	2.13%
10k Hamilton - for looks	0	0%
10k Hamilton - for growth	0	0%
10k Hamilton -other	0	0%
14k Hamilton - for looks	13	13.83%
14k Hamilton - other	2	2.13%
14k Coralvue - for looks	3	3.19%
14k Coralvue - other	2	2.13%
20k Coralvue - for looks	1	1.06%
20k Coralvue - other	2	2.13%
14k AquaConnect - for looks	4	4.26%
14k AquaConnect - for growth	2	2.13%
14k AquaConnect - other	1	1.06%
10k ReefLux - for looks	11	11.70%
10k ReefLux - for growth	7	7.45%
10k ReefLux - other	5	5.32%
10k AB(13k) - for looks	1	1.06%
10k AB(13k) - for growth	4	4.26%
10k AB(13k) - other	0	0%
10k Venture - for looks	0	0%
10k Venture - for growth	0	0%
10k Venture - for other	0	0%
10k Coralife - for looks	0	0%
10k Coralife - for growth	0	0%
10k Coralife - other	2	2.13%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 94. You may not vote on this poll

02/17/2006, 09:10 PM	#1
wetWolger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,955	Favorite SE MH bulb poll What is your favorite SE MH bulb, and why is it your favorite? If you want to specify your ballast that would also be nice. :-) If I forgot any sorry, there are just so many. Please make a post and let us know what is not on there. Or if there is another reason (ie you voted other because of cost) please let us know why. p.s. sorry for the earlier post without the poll option __________________ cheers, jent d-_-b Current Tank Info: 66gal = 32x24x20 Last edited by wetWolger; 02/17/2006 at 09:24 PM.

02/17/2006, 09:29 PM	#2
Shooter7 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tolono, IL Posts: 6,754	LOL...Coralvue Reeflux 12K __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 10 years salty - standard 29g reef - moved from 120 gal reef, 2x250w Reeflux 10k's on ARO electronics and VHO super actinics on Icecap ballast, 2xTunze 6060, MSX 200 skimmer, GEO 612 Ca reactor, mag 12 return

02/17/2006, 09:35 PM	#3
mntl Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 526	Iwasaki 14k aqua2, more light at less wattage without being yellow. -John- __________________ minimalist

02/17/2006, 10:08 PM	#5
tangwang Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,480	I like the 14kk Aquaconnects all-around for color, and PAR..... Matt __________________ You can knock at any door, but wherever you go you know they've been there before........ Current Tank Info: No current tanks..

02/17/2006, 09:42 PM	#4
Psyire Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,870	You forgot EVC. I like the 250w EVC SE 14K Bulbs

02/17/2006, 10:11 PM	#6
Martin's Reef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brighton, Colorado Posts: 531	I really like my 15k XM bulbs. Nice coral growth!

02/17/2006, 10:41 PM	#7
Maldivan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Keller , Texas Posts: 495	Gah Im the only one that Voted For AB 10K ( 13K ). I have no idea why they say they are 13K .They look exactly the same as my XM 10K's did. Crisp White. __________________ Everyone is ignorant, only on different subjects. --Will Rogers Current Tank Info: 100 gal , 2x250W MH , 260W PC's, AquaC Remora Pro

02/17/2006, 11:01 PM	#8
Ti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 7,927	can't believe you forgot the xm 20k __________________ Hair algae is my Macro algae.

02/18/2006, 10:20 AM	#10
wetWolger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,955	keep the votes coming __________________ cheers, jent d-_-b Current Tank Info: 66gal = 32x24x20

02/18/2006, 06:05 PM	#11
wetWolger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,955	one last bump....i thought this would be a pretty popular thread, but maybe i am wrong __________________ cheers, jent d-_-b Current Tank Info: 66gal = 32x24x20

02/19/2006, 09:35 PM	#12
doody Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: youngstown,Ohio Posts: 1,880	I'm gonna bump this. However, I can't vote because I have'nt used MH yet, but I plan on it. I thought it would've recieved a better response too. Maybe it should be posted in the equipment forum. __________________ Thanks, Robert Current Tank Info: 29g softie/lps tank, 125 in da worx

02/19/2006, 09:40 PM	#13
reefarchitect Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 506	XM 10K Color has a bit too much yellow for me, but the growth is phenominal. I may try 14k whan I replace them. __________________ McLovin for president Current Tank Info: 180 Gal mixed reef

02/19/2006, 09:43 PM	#14
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	You left out 20k Radiums on an HQI ballast.

02/19/2006, 09:47 PM	#15
doody Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: youngstown,Ohio Posts: 1,880	Dumb question: I assume this poll is ment for best MH bulb W/out supplimental lighting, right? __________________ Thanks, Robert Current Tank Info: 29g softie/lps tank, 125 in da worx

02/19/2006, 10:23 PM	#17
fishdoc11 catch and release Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Old Hickory,TN Posts: 13,237	Ushio 10K with atinics for looks and growth. __________________ "Try to learn something about everything and everything about something" -- Thomas H. Huxley Current Tank Info: 70 gallon mixed reef

02/20/2006, 11:06 AM	#18
wetWolger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,955	So what this says to me is that if you want a good bulb for growth you want the: XM 10k And if you want a bulb based on looks you want the: Hamilton 14k Anyone else want to comment/vote on this? Anyong able to post some comments on the AquaConnect bulbs? __________________ cheers, jent d-_-b Current Tank Info: 66gal = 32x24x20

02/20/2006, 12:18 PM	#19
mille239 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrison Twp., MI Posts: 1,644	my vote: XM 15K beautiful alone or with supplementation __________________ -Blair Disclaimer: No trees were harmed in the creation of this post, though a significant number of electrons may have been inconvenienced. Current Tank Info: 120 SPS reef in progress, 120 mixed reef, currently being completely rebuilt)

02/20/2006, 12:32 PM	#20
doody Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: youngstown,Ohio Posts: 1,880	Now what if you're looking for a combo bulb (one bulb for growth and looks)? Do we need an other poll? __________________ Thanks, Robert Current Tank Info: 29g softie/lps tank, 125 in da worx

02/20/2006, 01:09 PM	#21
Reefjunkee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Evans,Georgia Posts: 633	good bulb __________________ "It was only 20 dollars honey (yeah right)and when it grows bigger I can frag it sell it and triple my money!!!" Current Tank Info: 92 corner bow,160lb`s Figi,SPS,LPS and a few softies,EuroReef CS8-3 skimmer,MRC dual reactor,OM supersquirt on Iwaki MD30rlxt w/4 returns,2 Tunze 6055`s w/multicontroller,poseiden auto top off,aqualogic 1/3 chiller,blah,blah,blah,blah

02/20/2006, 09:19 PM	#23
phishlet Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,458	AC 14k for looks AB 10k (13k) for growth Reeflux 12k (for looks and just might become my favorite after I learn more about PAR and long term results). __________________ (reef a quar i um) n: Water-filled enclosure where a constant supply of money is thrown. Current Tank Info: 350 gallon Hex; 8 gallon nano

02/21/2006, 08:36 AM	#25
mille239 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrison Twp., MI Posts: 1,644	Do 15K have lower PAR than 20K? because alot of people rant and rave about 20K __________________ -Blair Disclaimer: No trees were harmed in the creation of this post, though a significant number of electrons may have been inconvenienced. Current Tank Info: 120 SPS reef in progress, 120 mixed reef, currently being completely rebuilt)