12000k 14000k 20000k 10000k???

Uber · 11-03-2003, 03:14 PM

wanted some opinions on these three bulbs, please include the manufacturing company of the product.

i have had litte to no expierence with any of them, only ones ive had are 6500 and below.

cheers

inwall75 · 11-03-2003, 04:14 PM

I can only tell you about 6500k and 10,000k. I was not a fan of the 6500k's because of the yellowness factor. I liked the 10k's as they were a crisp white color. I'm guessing I missed a number of intermediate posts. I'm gonna go searching for them now to see if I have any input.

Jason McKenzie · 11-03-2003, 07:05 PM

Here are some colour comparisons of different bulb Kalvin ratings and the look that they produce

Colour temperature

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Uber · 11-04-2003, 12:36 PM

this is my tank now, uner 4x96 watt PC's i know its not enough tlight for this 60 gallon tank, thats why i got the 2 400w metal halide ballasts, now im just pndering my bulb selection, and had to build a hod for them, heres a pic

Uber · 11-04-2003, 12:37 PM

sorry so blurry, my dig cam was having trouble with the movement, plus i also noticed taht i had it to ultra fine detail, ill change and take a nother photo, of my early stage tank

Craig Manoukian · 11-04-2003, 01:18 PM

I have 10,000k 175 watt Ushios and love the color. My softies seem to really like them as well.

inwall75 · 11-04-2003, 02:27 PM

Awesome aquascaping!!!

I'm worried about the tang though. The tank is VERY clean of algae---cleaner than mine

. Do you have any Nori or nori clips? I cannot see the tang from the front so maybe my worries are unfounded. Please don't think I'm being critical at all---because I'm not----it's more of a concern. (The thickness under the dorsal fin is more telling than stomach size).

Here's my concern. Tangs are grazers and do awesome jobs of removing nuisance algaes. However, once they are done grazing, they need supplemental plant material like Nori.

Like I said, I may be overreacting because I can't see your tang from the front. I just wanted to throw this out there just in case.

Matt Rogers · 11-04-2003, 02:30 PM

I agree nice rockwork! [smiley=smokin.gif]

And that's a great link J! I added it to the 3reef links library.

Jason McKenzie · 11-04-2003, 02:38 PM

I just now found an even better Lighting Comparison Web site

Lighting Comparison

J

Matt Rogers · 11-04-2003, 02:43 PM

NICE ONE!

Now I have to add that one too!

11-03-2003, 03:14 PM	#1
Uber Astrea Snail Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Portland, OR,Oregon Posts: 46 Skin: Mint Karma: 1	12000k 14000k 20000k 10000k??? wanted some opinions on these three bulbs, please include the manufacturing company of the product. i have had litte to no expierence with any of them, only ones ive had are 6500 and below. cheers

11-03-2003, 04:14 PM	#2
inwall75 3reef Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: America Posts: 7,168 Skin: Classic Karma: 6810248	Re: 12000k 14000k 20000k 10000k??? I can only tell you about 6500k and 10,000k. I was not a fan of the 6500k's because of the yellowness factor. I liked the 10k's as they were a crisp white color. I'm guessing I missed a number of intermediate posts. I'm gonna go searching for them now to see if I have any input.

11-03-2003, 07:05 PM	#3
Jason McKenzie 3reef Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 5,502 Skin: Classic Karma: 4673038	Re: 12000k 14000k 20000k 10000k??? Here are some colour comparisons of different bulb Kalvin ratings and the look that they produce Colour temperature J

11-04-2003, 12:36 PM	#4
Uber Astrea Snail Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Portland, OR,Oregon Posts: 46 Skin: Mint Karma: 1	Re: 12000k 14000k 20000k 10000k??? this is my tank now, uner 4x96 watt PC's i know its not enough tlight for this 60 gallon tank, thats why i got the 2 400w metal halide ballasts, now im just pndering my bulb selection, and had to build a hod for them, heres a pic Attached Thumbnails

11-04-2003, 12:37 PM	#5
Uber Astrea Snail Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Portland, OR,Oregon Posts: 46 Skin: Mint Karma: 1	Re: 12000k 14000k 20000k 10000k??? sorry so blurry, my dig cam was having trouble with the movement, plus i also noticed taht i had it to ultra fine detail, ill change and take a nother photo, of my early stage tank

11-04-2003, 01:18 PM	#6
Craig Manoukian Giant Squid Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marina del Rey, California Posts: 3,330 Skin: Mint Karma: 479	Re: 12000k 14000k 20000k 10000k??? I have 10,000k 175 watt Ushios and love the color. My softies seem to really like them as well.

11-04-2003, 02:27 PM	#7
inwall75 3reef Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: America Posts: 7,168 Skin: Classic Karma: 6810248	Re: 12000k 14000k 20000k 10000k??? Awesome aquascaping!!! I'm worried about the tang though. The tank is VERY clean of algae---cleaner than mine . Do you have any Nori or nori clips? I cannot see the tang from the front so maybe my worries are unfounded. Please don't think I'm being critical at all---because I'm not----it's more of a concern. (The thickness under the dorsal fin is more telling than stomach size). Here's my concern. Tangs are grazers and do awesome jobs of removing nuisance algaes. However, once they are done grazing, they need supplemental plant material like Nori. Like I said, I may be overreacting because I can't see your tang from the front. I just wanted to throw this out there just in case.

11-04-2003, 02:30 PM	#8
Matt Rogers KingFish Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Berkeley, Ca. Age: 43 Posts: 12,327 Skin: Mint Karma: 12432121	Re: 12000k 14000k 20000k 10000k??? I agree nice rockwork! [smiley=smokin.gif] And that's a great link J! I added it to the 3reef links library.

11-04-2003, 02:38 PM	#9
Jason McKenzie 3reef Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 5,502 Skin: Classic Karma: 4673038	Re: 12000k 14000k 20000k 10000k??? I just now found an even better Lighting Comparison Web site Lighting Comparison J

11-04-2003, 02:43 PM	#10
Matt Rogers KingFish Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Berkeley, Ca. Age: 43 Posts: 12,327 Skin: Mint Karma: 12432121	Re: 12000k 14000k 20000k 10000k??? NICE ONE! Now I have to add that one too!