XM's whats wrong with them??

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Uber, Nov 4, 2003.

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  1. Uber

    Uber Astrea Snail

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    whats wrong with XM's?? is the par rating real low or what? they are cheap, seem good, but im not sure on the specs...any reefers out there using them??
     
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  3. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Sorry, no help here, 10,000k Ushios for my MH 175 watters is all I hace experience with.
     
  4. powdertang05

    powdertang05 Fire Worm

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    well as for the 15000k yes the par is lacking but as for par in the 10k its in the top two and as for the 20k its not as good as radiums but does do every well for par almost to what the radiums par is without pulse start or hqi ballasts. i would say that pretty good. BTW check out the PNWMAS.org its NORTHWEST's reef central
     
  5. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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