which bulb for metal halide?

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by Mkizla, Mar 18, 2011.

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  1. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    I own coralife 150w Metal Halide. I am going to be getting a new bulb. Im curious what bulb I should get?
    I hear lots of people tell me to go for Phoenix, but Im wondering what options are out there for me.

    For me, rather then blue ish, I like more uhm..purple ish color, is there any bulb that produce nice purple/violet color?
     
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  3. dumbderk

    dumbderk Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Ask Dingo, hes pretty much the expert on lights, as for Phoenix I run them and have 14k bulbs which gives a great blue color, I don't even need actinics. As for the more purplish colors I am not sure.
     
  4. Telgar

    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    I dont know of a purplish colored MH bulb, I believe you need to supplement with a T5 fiji purple actic to get that tint.
     
  5. saints fan 420

    saints fan 420 Expensive Colorful Sticks

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    Xm 20k is pretty purple. Check my build thread and I have pics of it. But I got a 250
     
  6. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    ya, i like your colors. But its for 250 :(

    Should I just go for phoenix?
     
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    PDCCO Feather Duster

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    I was a big fan of the Radium's prior to switching to LED's... Loved the look of the Radiums and all my corals did very well using them...
     
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  9. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Pheonix 14k..Best bulb in the world...I love it.