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Aquariumist
01/05/2007, 10:05 AM
hello everyone! i am planning on getting the aqua medic pendant 250 watt HQI fixture. which bulb in your opinion offers greatest spectrum for your coral, but is vissually appealing? brand/ company names would also be great. which is the best? any input would be awesome.
Siberia
01/05/2007, 11:40 AM
I use:
DE 250W XM 20K
Aquariumist
01/05/2007, 12:37 PM
Siberia, how is your growth with 20k bulbs? i figured with 20k you dont get as much growth as you do color? anyone else?
GSMguy
01/05/2007, 01:05 PM
20k ushio loving it same fixture
Hamilton 14K DE, I like it alot.
Aquariumist
01/05/2007, 05:44 PM
how is everybodies growth compared to visual appeal?
smcdonn
01/05/2007, 07:34 PM
I use Hamilton 14K's. Color is great. Growth seems normal, nothing too extreme.
mg426
01/05/2007, 07:49 PM
I use the Hamiltom 14ks too. Very nice bulb no complaints.
six.line
01/05/2007, 08:07 PM
Does it matter SE or DE? (Sorry to hijack the thread)
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