Evaluating MH & T5HO combinations

[zeroinverse]

Anyone have used 250W Mogul base MH bulbs?

Anyone also have used 24" T5HO bulbs?

Basically looking for used just to get an idea of coloration before I waste money buying too many bulbs/tubes.

I want to try different colors out to see which color combination I like best.

I am debating building using an Iwasaki 6500k bulb with side T5HO actinics couple with some LED strips for dusk/evening lighting.

I like some blue in my tank but I also want fast growth so my SPS grow out.

 

[Flagg37]

So you'll have a T5, MH, LED combo light?

 

[zeroinverse]

Yes.

T5HO for the actinic supplement so the 6500K does not look too yellow.

LEDs for controllable/dimmable morning and evening lighting

 

[gimmito]

I have varoius used metal halides you can try out. My personal favorite are radium 20k's.

Iwasaki 6,500k bulbs are seriously yellow.

 

[zeroinverse]

I have varoius used metal halides you can try out. My personal favorite are radium 20k's.

Cool! Used 250W MH bulbs eh?
Where/when can I get them?

I am up in Berkeley.

 

[gimmito]

I'm in Millbrae (near SFO).