What MH bulbs do you recommend?

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by klaberjd, Mar 19, 2010.

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  1. klaberjd

    klaberjd Fire Worm

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    I just bought a MH fixture with 2 150W MH bulbs. Currently it has 2 double-ended 10K coralifes in it and the bulbs need replaced.

    What do you recommend....10K, 14K, 20K

    What name brand????
     
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  2. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    What look are you going for? Bulb spectrum is really subjective and a personal preference. Bluer bulbs tend to have less PAR then lower Kelvin bulbs, but that is not always true. If you want a bluer look, go with a higher K bulb. For faster growth, use a lower K bulb. It also depends if you are planning on supplementing the MH with actinics.
     
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    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    I got the same fixture & run 2-14K Ushio's. Nice mid-quality.
     
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  4. klaberjd

    klaberjd Fire Worm

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    yeah I think I am leaning to the 14K.....now the question is which name brand???
     
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  5. Telgar

    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    14k reeflux with matching coralvue electronic ballasts - but mine are 400w SE bulbs
     
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