Best Metal Halide Bulb

I was usingthe Phoenix 150 watt 14000K bulb and now using the 20000k XM bulb. The Phoenix is superior in color and output. I was told the Aquamax is a little more blue and more par than the Phoenix. Anyone use the Aquamax bulb?

 

Having used the Phoenix and after seeing a Aquamax in operation I'll still say you would have to go a long ways to beat the SPS bulbs , Now I'm sure there will be a S*** storm about this but I use SPS because they work and work well not because I don't have options .. Don't get all worked up about output its nt how it works , A bulb that is designed to replicate light at 10 ft will be much brighter then a Bulb designed to look like 30 ft and a bulb for 60 ft will look dim to either of the others . A X-M 20 K is a good solid bulbs But I like the SPS 14 for all around light for a community coral tank all corals color up well under them..

 

+2 on that ;D

 

+3 too add to the SPS

 

Is an SPS 14000K bulb as blue as a Phoenix 14000k Bulb?

 

I've never used any of the others except Odyssea and they don't really count. hehe
But... I love my new SPS bulbs.

 

I got lost which one is for the sps?

 

I have 2 xm 250 watt bulbs. Corals love it but a little to bluish.

 

I find the 20,000k XM bulb is purple blue in color