Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended

[billyr98]

Well its time for new lamps soon for my tank.. need some opinions on which to get.. I started with Hamilton 10k, they stunk! Yellow!!! So i got hamilton 14k, they were ok... I got a blueline 20k in the middle now...

I want some good opinions from you guys...

I am leaning towards XM 10k..

I also have 4 96w PC actinics..

Thanks !

 

[sasquatch]

400W man what sun screen do you wear? ive got 175 xm and they are white,I couldnt imagine 400 how bigs your tank?

 

[billyr98]

210g 28" high tank

 

[Gina]

We have the XM 10K and I love them!

 

[mps9506]

What type of ballast are you running? I like the radiums on an HQI ballast. The new CV Reeflux bulbs look great on an eballast. I think the 10k looks like a super intense VHO setup. I like the color, some folks don't like the hint of pink, but apparently the corals love the 10k bulbs.

 

[Woodstock]

I know nothing of double ended bulbs. All I can offer is the fact that my corals LOVE XM 10k 250 watt SE bulbs Nice crisp white~

 

[Snelly40]

whats the diff between 10K, 14K and 20K ????

 

[Witfull]

the higher the number the bluer the color.

im getting 10k XMs soon~

 

[BoomerD]

All 10K bulbs are gonna look a little bit yellowish. That's where actinic supplementation comes in. You get better quality MH lighting and PAR from the 10K bulbs, yet the actinics give the tank that pleasant bluish color we tend to prefer, AND, it gives your corals a nice phosphorescent "POP" from the actinic radiation...


http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/oct2004/review.htm

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/jan2005/feature.html

 

[Snelly40]

SO 10k are better for the tank, but 20K might look better?
i have 14k, so am just curious. still learning about all the lighting cuz it seems to change so much

 

[powdertang05]

xm 10k are the best for growth and just plain white not yellow white ahhhhh

 

[billyr98]

Great feedbacks... I leaning towards the XM 10ks.. I just hope the 4 - 96w push the blue good enough against three 400s.. With my hamilton 10ks it didn't... but that was hamiltons..

 

[Witfull]

hellolights.com and XM bulbs

100% Satisfaction Guarantee: if you are not happy with the XM lamps, you can return them within 30 days for a 100% refund!! (less S/H) Please see our return policy for full details.

http://www.hellolights.com/400wxm10000k.html

 

[Woodstock]

I didn't care for my 10k SE hamiltons either...

If you do go with XM 10 k's, be prepared to adjust the photoperiod or otherwise shield the corals from the very, very intense light for several weeks.

 

[Snelly40]

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=ES53502

what u guys think about these???

 

[Woodstock]

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=ES53502

what u guys think about these???

Nice fixture! I don't recall how deep your tank is but here are some great links regarding lighting!
Aquarium Lighting 101

Lighting The Reef Tank

 

[boozeman]

fixture wise.. the Sfiligoi infinity pendant with the acls electronic dimmer makes me drool :drooool:
www.aquariumobsessed.com

 

[cheeks69]

I didn't like the XM bulbs they have very high PAR and severely damaged my corals,,,you really need to take your time to allow your corals to adjust to these bulbs especially with 400 watters. I have the aquaconnect 14k but my next bulb will be reeflux 10k.

 

[Witfull]

when i get mine, ill just put the plexi shield in, that cuts allot of par and burning. i might raise it 2" also.

 

[Witfull]

billy, how high are your lights form the water?