What's a good 14K 250W SE MH bulb?

[sfboarders]

Thinking bout switching out my 20K radium's for 14K's. Any recommendations on a 14K 250W SE MH bulb? Looking for a bulb that has nice color and good coral growth. I've seen some good reviews for the 250W 14K Phoenix SE bulbs. Any other good ones out there?

 

[tuberider]

Ushio makes a great 14k, the Phoenix looks a little more on the 20k side, it has really high PAR values despite being very blue.

 

[melly mel]

+1 on the Phoenix bulbs. Im considering those for my new tank. Jeremy, any idea how the 14k ushio look as far as color? whitish with a hint of blue or more crisp white?

Sorry John, dont mean to jack your thread.

 

[Sfork]

I like the way my 14k Phoenix looks, they're cheapest on amazon.

 

[tuberider]

The Ushios are more of a true 14k, whitish blue, not a solid blue like the Phoenix. To my eyes the Phoenix washes out other colors and is not a crisp bulb at all, I have to squint to see details.

 

[sfboarders]

You guys know anything about the Neuco Aquastar 14500K light? Seems to be a new bulb that recently came out. So new that I can't find much info.

 

[GreshamH]

The Ushios are more of a true 14k, whitish blue, not a solid blue like the Phoenix. To my eyes the Phoenix washes out other colors and is not a crisp bulb at all, I have to squint to see details.

Ushio 14K FTW

 

[sfboarders]

After doing some more research I think the Phoenix will be too blue for my likings. I'd rather go whiter than my Radiums. Anyone have a spare 250W SE Ushio 14K lying around that I can borrow or possibly sell to me?

 

[muhli]

Do you guys use t5 supplements when using MHs?

 

[sfboarders]

With my Radium's I don't but I'm sure if I use 14K's I'll be using my Blue and 50/50 RB's.

 

[Gonzo]

I use 4 (3 blue + and 1 fiji purple) T5's when my Phoenix 14k's are on.

 

[tuberider]

I use 4 (3 blue + and 1 fiji purple) T5's when my Phoenix 14k's are on.

Holy crap that's blue :exmark:

 

[muhli]

Ah, I think when I upgrade in the future Ill just use MHs only. t5 supplements are going to kill the energy bill ):

 

[Gonzo]

I use 4 (3 blue + and 1 fiji purple) T5's when my Phoenix 14k's are on.

Holy crap that's blue :exmark:

Hah. Youd think so, but it gives the tank a nice blue pop to compliment the MH coloration. Maybe the phoenix 14k bubls are not as blue because I'm running them on Icecap ballasts ?

 

[bee505]

I use 4 (3 blue + and 1 fiji purple) T5's when my Phoenix 14k's are on.

Holy crap that's blue :exmark:

Hah. Youd think so, but it gives the tank a nice blue pop to compliment the MH coloration. Maybe the phoenix 14k bubls are not as blue because I'm running them on Icecap ballasts ?

I'm running 4 ati blue plus and 2 phoenix and it's too white for me.

 

[Dazed1]

I'm considering switching from a 10k Ushio (150w) to a 14k Phoenix (150w). However, since i've not seen them in person, i'm a little skeptical on doing so

 

[tuberider]

Or if you like the Ushio and want a little more flavor the reeflux 10k has a very interesting spike, the blues are unreal, yet the bulb itself is crisp white. Not as yellow/green as the Ushio, but not a blue bulb either.

 

[Coral reefer]

That sounds pretty sweet! I really liked the Hamilton 14k bulbs I had over the flat for awhile. Anybody else use them? Good crisp quality. Good color without seeming too blue

 

[Coral reefer]

Definitely more blue...maybe just add a blue led strip? Reefbrites are sweet!

 

[tuberider]

The Hammies are cool, the PAR sucks though.