You Tank Pictures with 14k Pheniox MH

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by pjracer, May 17, 2011.

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  1. pjracer

    pjracer Peppermint Shrimp

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    Hello Everyone. Its time to change out my lights and I want to get something better than what i have. I currently have a 250W MH DE with 4 54W T5's. I am thinking of just turning off the T5's and running only MH.

    I would like to know what you tank looks like on just 250W DE 14k Phoenix bulbs. Send me a picture of what yours looks like. I am considering also using 20K's. If you have pictures of those i would like those as well.

    If i continue using the T5's what should I use for the bulbs and where should i buy them. Marine depot charged a 20.00 per bulb special handling charge. I'm looking els ware. I thought of using a Fuji purple.

    Thanks for your help.

    Oh, if it helps my tank is a reef with a mix of SPS, LPS, and others.
     
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  3. Tropical Addict

    Tropical Addict Bubble Tip Anemone

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    pjracer Peppermint Shrimp

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    looks like you have the same fixture i have. What kind of T5's do you have on.
     
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    Tropical Addict Bubble Tip Anemone

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    The stock bulbs that came with it. I enjoy them.
     
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    TruespeedEM1 Skunk Shrimp

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    Sunlight Supply 2x250w MH Phoenix 14k's with two ATI Blue+ T5's
     
  7. gcarroll

    gcarroll Zoanthid

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    Here is a pic from mine when I ran 250 watt DE Phoenix.
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  9. pjracer

    pjracer Peppermint Shrimp

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    gcarroll, was that a 20k or the 14k?
    Nice pictures everyone.
     
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    gcarroll Zoanthid

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    That was with the 14K. Phoenix does not make a 20K unless you consider that their 14K is as blue as most 20K.
     
  11. blackreef13

    blackreef13 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    good job everyone your tanks look awesome
     
  12. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    Agreed..Thats whats making it hard to choose..lol..