aqualine or xm metal halide bulb??

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by sompa, Mar 1, 2005.

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  1. sompa

    sompa Plankton

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    anyone know which is better of a 175 metal halide bulb......aqualine or xm??????
     
    sompa, Mar 1, 2005
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  2. Matt Rogers

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    I think the AB bulbs are more white in color than the xm's which are pretty blue. Both have good reps though. Check out some of the links on the links page for bulb comparisons.
     
    Matt Rogers, Mar 1, 2005
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  3. captivereefs

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    aqualine is by far a much better bulb then the XM. The AB is german made the XM chinese.
     
    captivereefs, Mar 1, 2005
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  4. Matt Rogers

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    Good point Darin.
    Though, some seem to like their XMs too for what it's worth.
     
    Matt Rogers, Mar 1, 2005
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