bluelife sps bulbs

[reefpatrol3]

Anyone use the bluelife SPS metal halide bulbs ?
I am considering getting three of the single ended 14 k ones for a sps tank. Im currently running 10k xm but want to change the color of things a bit. Anyone have any input on these bulbs?

[reef_doug]

I have not personally used them however from people that have, they are no where as good as the Hamiltons 14k.

How about trying the Radium 20k, they appear closer to the 14k range despite their rating.

[reefpatrol3]

thanks for the reply. Has anyone else actually used the bulbs?

[shleprock30]

I am running a 14K 175 watt. Originally I was running it in a bell pendant and it did not seem to have much blue I used a little supplemental actinic to help it.

After redoing my lighting, I now have it mounted horizontally and It is very Blue/white. Big difference between the colors produced with the mounting of the bulb, they say it is a Universal Position bulb.


Rick