150w double ended MH

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  1. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    I am looking to replace the bulb for the nano and it is 150w double ended bulb. What would be a good brand to replace this bulb with and would 14000k be a good bulb choice. I like the blue but don't want to over kill it with blue.
     
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  2. infamous

    infamous Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    You are not gona get any blue with 14000k. You would have to go like 18000k. Or 15000K for white.

    I have 2 14000K Ushio double ended bulbs. Much better than single.
     
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  3. adam

    adam Montipora Digitata

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    A Phoenix 14000K 150 watt is as blue as a 20000K xm bulbs but a little brighter. Probably the best bulb for the money with a nice bright blueish white. Aquarium Lights Hellolights.com $55.00
     
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  4. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Thanks for the input I will look into them
     
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  5. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    Ushio is VERY popular as is XM, but the spectrum of ANY bulb will change according to the type of ballast you have.....

    Happy reefing!!
     
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  6. adam

    adam Montipora Digitata

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    hellolights.com told me that the Phoenix DE bulb has the highest par out of all them for the money and is the most popular
     
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  7. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    I run Hamiltons in my HQI and MH, 14000K as well. No complaints here.
     
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