Yes another Bulb Buying advice thread.

[mnestroy]

I have a 40 Breeder with a Outer Orbit Fixture with

1- 150W 14k Phoenix (Double Ended)
2 - 96W PC Actinics

I Like the color, but ts a bit 'blue' (with all the phoenix and actinics)

I'd like something that puts out a bit more par, can I get some advice?

Thanks

[jski711]

you could always go to a 10k bulb.

[Doubledown]

You could try this one:

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=10K-150HQI&Category_Code=mh70-150

10K will give you your best PAR output. Supliment it with some actinics and you should be good to go.

[mnestroy]

I've head so much mixed reviews on the Ushios, has anyone seen/tried the Megachrome Marine or Coral? Very pricy but I haven't seen any complaints with them.

[Doubledown]

pm'd

[pkolenda]

I have the 250 watt Pheonix 14k. Like the color but after about 7 months noticed a significant decrease in par. Several corals are losing the vibrant colors. I liked the buld because I don't suppliment with actinics.

I had a Giesman buld before - expensive but nice. Before that a AB 10k - that lasted a long time.

I tried the 20ks but thought they were too dim.

[bigbadbasile]

is there a 175 reeflux?
my 250's rock