Time to replace 150W metal-halide lamps

gkpucks · 07/18/2009, 12:36 PM

Looking for advice...
I'm currently running 150W DE Phoenix 14K on an OuterOrbit (electronic ballast) light fixture. I'm looking to replace the Phonix lamp with one that is slightly less blue. Can anybody offer any suggestions?

I was considering either XM 15K or Reflux 12K.
Has anybody else had experience with the Phoenix 14K being too blue? If yes, what did you replace it with?

Thanks.

Skeptic_07 · 07/18/2009, 12:44 PM

I just ordered an icecap 14000K for my sunpod. It should have good output but IDK how the color will be yet. supposed to be delivered next week. I'll post some pictures after its been running for a few days.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2008...earchterm=None

luther1200 · 07/18/2009, 06:17 PM

I have heard a lot of good things about the 150w 20K Radiums. And I think they were less blue than the Pheonix.

Merfin70 · 07/18/2009, 06:31 PM

+1 to the 150w Radiums. Far less monochromatic than the Phoenix and also less blue. I'm running a 12k Reflux at the moment with some actinic supplements. Also a nice combo.

grigsy · 07/19/2009, 10:06 AM

Ushio 150 watt 20K if you want a deep blue look.

Hamilton 150 watt 14K if you want a nice mix of blue/white color.

Both are good bulbs.

07/18/2009, 12:36 PM	#1
gkpucks Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palatine Posts: 55	Time to replace 150W metal-halide lamps Looking for advice... I'm currently running 150W DE Phoenix 14K on an OuterOrbit (electronic ballast) light fixture. I'm looking to replace the Phonix lamp with one that is slightly less blue. Can anybody offer any suggestions? I was considering either XM 15K or Reflux 12K. Has anybody else had experience with the Phoenix 14K being too blue? If yes, what did you replace it with? Thanks.

07/18/2009, 06:17 PM	#3
luther1200 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ, shore Posts: 4,376	I have heard a lot of good things about the 150w 20K Radiums. And I think they were less blue than the Pheonix. __________________ Matt, 65G reef tank Current Tank Info: 65g reef, mix of sps, lps, few softies. Hoping to upgrade within the year.

07/18/2009, 06:31 PM	#4
Merfin70 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 595 Blog Entries: 1	+1 to the 150w Radiums. Far less monochromatic than the Phoenix and also less blue. I'm running a 12k Reflux at the moment with some actinic supplements. Also a nice combo. __________________ George Current Tank: Jan 2010, Custom Cadlights 65g Starfire Shallow Rimless (36"x24"x17") with 24g Sump, ATI Sunpower 6x39w, Aquamaxx ConeS CO 1, Vortech MP40 + MP10, Return Eheim 1260

07/18/2009, 12:44 PM	#2
Skeptic_07 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lawn guy land Posts: 1,418	I just ordered an icecap 14000K for my sunpod. It should have good output but IDK how the color will be yet. supposed to be delivered next week. I'll post some pictures after its been running for a few days. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2008...earchterm=None

07/19/2009, 10:06 AM	#5
grigsy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 2,307	Ushio 150 watt 20K if you want a deep blue look. Hamilton 150 watt 14K if you want a nice mix of blue/white color. Both are good bulbs.