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Old 05/10/2007, 06:54 PM
snabss snabss is offline
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MH bulb recommendations

hi guys, its time to replace the MH bulb.
right now i am using a 10k 150W double ended Mh bulb that came with the aqualight pro light fixture.

i am thinking about going to 14k for the next bulb. any suggestion or/and recommendations? which bulb to get and from where.
as always, thanks a lot and you guys rock!
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Old 05/10/2007, 07:31 PM
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phoenix
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Old 05/10/2007, 08:49 PM
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I'd second that
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Old 05/10/2007, 09:41 PM
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thanks guys,
the other brands that i heard about were hamilton and aqua connect.
any input on those?
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Old 05/10/2007, 09:48 PM
northbay-reefer northbay-reefer is offline
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Go Iwasaki 50k you will love the color and the growth. This bulb is like the combination of the 10k running parallel with a 20k
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Old 05/17/2007, 12:54 PM
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I third the phoenix. got mine at a good price from reefsales.
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Old 05/17/2007, 02:27 PM
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phoenix has worked well for me..
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Old 05/17/2007, 02:28 PM
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illuming . com has good prices..
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Old 05/17/2007, 04:07 PM
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thanks otterpop,
what temp do you use? i am thinking about moving from 10k to 14k.
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Old 05/17/2007, 05:45 PM
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I love Hamilton 14K's

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Old 05/17/2007, 06:04 PM
Nukeproof Nukeproof is offline
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I use 250W Phoenix 14K and I am really happy with the color so far. I don't use any supplement and it looks great.
 


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