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timr
04/18/2006, 10:58 AM
It's time to changeout my EVC 14K, 175 watt bulb and am looking for something with slightly less blue and also with more PAR.

I looked at the Aqua 2 but its a little to pricey for me. How about the Reeflux 12K or other bulbs in this range?? What are the recommendations? I would appreciate input from people who have tried a few different bulbs to get opinions based on their experience with several options.

Thanks,

Tim
SaltyMember
04/19/2006, 06:13 AM
Are you considering 10k bulbs or trying to stay with 14k? I would look at the XM 10k bulb for white color and more par.
Charlie Davidson
04/19/2006, 09:39 AM
Check out Premium aquatics website, the have a new 175w that is supposed to be blowing the socks off 250w bulbs!
northbay-reefer
04/19/2006, 10:02 AM
charlie, you are talking about the new Iwasaki 175 watt 14k bulb.
Charlie Davidson
04/19/2006, 10:12 AM
Yes, thats it. I was thinking about adding 2 to my tank, and having them on for about 3 hours. to simulate a noon time sun..? BTW, I run 400w 20k xms. and have not run 250s in 2 years.