PDA

View Full Version : best mh bulb?


mesquite
08/29/2007, 07:20 PM
What is the best MH bulb to get the best growth for SPS? Thanks,Mark

JetCat USA
08/29/2007, 07:35 PM
1000w 20kk Helios

mesquite
08/29/2007, 07:50 PM
Let me reviese my ?. What would be the best 250watt mh bulb for the best growth for SPS

JetCat USA
08/29/2007, 07:51 PM
:D with 250s i had best growth with XM 10kk.

mesquite
08/29/2007, 07:55 PM
Thanks

Paulairduck
08/30/2007, 07:22 AM
Have had great luck with Radium 20k, I have changed to Reeflux 12K, really like these bulbs also. Colors are great with both

vidrine7322
08/30/2007, 08:40 AM
xm 10k, i suggest actinic supplementation though

jr78
08/30/2007, 08:49 AM
love the xm 10k with VHO super actinic

Tennsquire
08/30/2007, 09:53 AM
How do the XM 10K's compare the AB 10k DE bulbs? It's about time for a bulb change in my 75, and I might try something new this go around. I don't mind the bright white look of the ABs, but I do supplement with actinics. Current bulbs are 250 watts on IC ballasts.

Wazzel
08/30/2007, 12:40 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10666841#post10666841 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by vidrine7322
xm 10k, i suggest actinic supplementation though

Strongly suggest actinics with this bulb. I run the XM 10k and without actincs it has a yellow tint. With actincs it is white.

mesquite
08/30/2007, 08:11 PM
I used the XM10k before I went to the reef flux 10k. My corals grew faster with the XM10k. I do supplement with antinics

Scissorhand
08/30/2007, 08:18 PM
Has anyone used the 250W DE XM 10K on Ice Cap Electronic Ballasts?

I tried using it 9 months ago and I had trouble firing. Wonder if they have fixed the problem.

Wazzel
08/30/2007, 08:51 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10671696#post10671696 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Scissorhand
Has anyone used the 250W DE XM 10K on Ice Cap Electronic Ballasts?

I tried using it 9 months ago and I had trouble firing. Wonder if they have fixed the problem.

Mine are on the coralvue electronic ballst and fire fine.

salt-rookie
08/30/2007, 08:58 PM
I'm on my 4th set of XM 10K's...I also supplement with 2 X 6' URI Super Actinic VHOs. Great bulbs! A LOT of light with M-58 magnetic ballasts!!!

eagleONE
08/30/2007, 09:16 PM
Sorry to jump on this...

But I've been thinking about a 10k for my 150w. Do you think it's a good idea? I have an blueplus T5bulbs and I plan to add a fiji purple if the 10k works out.... suggestions?

Bebo77
08/30/2007, 09:23 PM
250 DE i really like the 14K pheonix

northbay-reefer
08/30/2007, 09:55 PM
My fav so far is the Radium 20k bulbs

Scissorhand
08/31/2007, 12:46 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10672280#post10672280 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bebo77
250 DE i really like the 14K pheonix

Gabriel, John (Emdy) jumped from a 10K to a 12K Reeflux and he said that he saw noticeable reduction in coral growth.

I have the 14K Phoenix as well, but I'm planning on getting the 10K next to get the most growth. The Phoenix has a really nice color though.

bdare
09/25/2007, 03:44 PM
What would you guys think about an AB 150W 10K with 2x39 t5's on a 40 bdr?

trueblackpercula
09/25/2007, 07:10 PM
lets not forget the aquaconnects and aqualine bulbs as well o wait ther is also aushio and iwaski and whats the other one o yea 13k megachrome now thats a bulb IMO
Michael