need help with bulb replacements :)

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by rlman41299, Feb 27, 2011.

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  1. rlman41299

    rlman41299 Skunk Shrimp

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    i have this fixture which is a marineland pro with 2 150w 14,000k metal halide and 4 t5 54w 420nm. i am looking to replace bulbs on both the t5 and metal halides. looking for suggestion on what brand of bulbs and kind should i get for the best growth. thanks in advance.

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  3. Shackman23

    Shackman23 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    ATI for T-5's and as far as the Halides go, i have no idea what brands are available in that department lol i only use T-5's... im sure someone else will chime in as well, good luck on the search!!
     
  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    I like both the Phoenix 14k and the Radium 20k

    The Phoenix in my opinion adds a lot of blue, so depending on what bulbs you get for the T5 you may not want blue.

    Some people say the Radium is blue as well, but after having both I would say the radium is a much brighter ice white. The Radium only comes in 150w 20k not 14k though.
     
  5. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Pheonix 14k is a good bulb.
     
  6. rlman41299

    rlman41299 Skunk Shrimp

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    thanks for the replies. for the MH bulbs i am leaning towards either the phoenix or the ushio bulbs. but i have no idea on what to get for the t5 bulbs. i have heard a lot of people have good results with ATI bulbs, but i have no idea which one to get. since i have 4 t5 on my fixture. can i use 2 aquablue and 2 blue plus? will i get good growth results?
     
  7. banthonyb71

    banthonyb71 Millepora

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    the halide bulbs you get will determine the t5 bulbs youll want. ATI is not the only choice. Giessman also makes good bulbs. and a few of UVL bulbs have high PAR