can anyone recommend a good 250W SE MH?

Fishbulb2 · #1 06/30/2007, 10:09 PM

Hey guys,
I was hoping someone could recommend a good 250W SE MH bulb for me. I have an Ice Cap ballast and a spider reflector over a 40 gallon reef with sps and lps. I've tried two different bulbs so far and have not been happy with either. The first was an EVC 10K and everything would just stay closed all day long or turn white. Now a use a cheap ebay reefoptics bulb but I'm not getting noticeable growth after several months of use. Any recommendations?

Fishbulb2 · #2 07/01/2007, 12:46 PM

Bump

Gundo5000 · #3 07/01/2007, 12:50 PM

Xm 10k for growth or 20k for looks.

ellisz · #4 07/01/2007, 10:52 PM

I have been pretty happy with my Reeflux 10k's. I had Reeflux 14k's prior to this. The 10k's are a lot "brighter" and do have an actinic hint to them.

Fishbulb2 · #5 07/01/2007, 11:15 PM

These seem to be getting very good reviews. I think i'll order one soon and give it a shot. Do you think it's too much par for a 40g?

ellisz · #6 07/01/2007, 11:25 PM

Some LPS might not like it but I am sure most SPS will like it fine.