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Todd's RSM 130D SPS Garden
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Anyone have any experience with the Hamilton 14K bulbs??? My 250 watt 20K Radium is 13 months old. Getting close to change it out.
Was thinking of trying the 14K as I have heard good things about it!
Thanks!
Was thinking of trying the 14K as I have heard good things about it!
Thanks!
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Thanks Terry! Would you consider it not needed any supplemental actinics?
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Terry,
It sure does take some getting used to I know! I am just curious as to what colors/changes I can get out of my corals with it! Need to ask around some more I suppose!
THANKS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!!
It sure does take some getting used to I know! I am just curious as to what colors/changes I can get out of my corals with it! Need to ask around some more I suppose!
THANKS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!!
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Hi Mbdave,
I would love to see pics when you get it going. I hear great things about the 14k's just wondering if I should try one!
Thanks Terry! It's been a tough year! Let's hope it starts to improve next year!
Hi Reggie,
Thanks for the tips! Im still on the fence with this one! IT takes time to get used to the different colors for sure. It's not cheap though purchasing bulbs then not liking them!
I would love to see pics when you get it going. I hear great things about the 14k's just wondering if I should try one!
Thanks Terry! It's been a tough year! Let's hope it starts to improve next year!
Hi Reggie,
Thanks for the tips! Im still on the fence with this one! IT takes time to get used to the different colors for sure. It's not cheap though purchasing bulbs then not liking them!
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Hey Todd, I've been running 14Ks. Phoenix are my favorite. I tried the Ushio bulbs this time and the have a very yellow tint. Going back to Phoenix when I need bulbs again. I'm with Reggie, I get all my Coral color out of the additional T5 Actinics. Have fun and Merry Christmas!
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Tom,
Thanks for the heads up! Do you think the Phoenix 14k's are as blue as my Radium? I need to check your thread pics out again. I run the Radium 20K and one ULV 75/25 T5 bulb. This brings out the pinks in the coralline algae.
Thinking about changing over all together with a Hamilton T5 unit just to try it out! I know I could really fine tune colors then and save a bit on electricity for sure!
I just like the metal halides. Bummer, as IceCap no longer builds the ballast I run! I know there are others. Hope my ballast lasts a few more years if I decide to stay with it!
Just so you guys know, the ballasts make a big difference many times in the colors of the bulbs as well....
Thanks for the heads up! Do you think the Phoenix 14k's are as blue as my Radium? I need to check your thread pics out again. I run the Radium 20K and one ULV 75/25 T5 bulb. This brings out the pinks in the coralline algae.
Thinking about changing over all together with a Hamilton T5 unit just to try it out! I know I could really fine tune colors then and save a bit on electricity for sure!
I just like the metal halides. Bummer, as IceCap no longer builds the ballast I run! I know there are others. Hope my ballast lasts a few more years if I decide to stay with it!
Just so you guys know, the ballasts make a big difference many times in the colors of the bulbs as well....
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Hey guys,
I tried out the Hamilton 14K bulb tonight and all I can say is WOW!!!! What a awesome color!!!! No yellow at all that I have heard about from some people. What comes to mind is...........THE BALLAST!!!! Different ballasts will produce different colors indeed.
This bulb from what I have seen so far is just a beautiful color blue with enough red in it to highlight my pink coralline. Before I was running a Radium 20K w/ 1 T5 red bulb. This bulb is really nice. I may even try a 12K later. I run a Ice Cap electronic metal halide ballast.
Once the PAR meters come back, I will post some numbers. I am anxious to see what it puts out! A spectacular bulb so far for the price!!!
I tried out the Hamilton 14K bulb tonight and all I can say is WOW!!!! What a awesome color!!!! No yellow at all that I have heard about from some people. What comes to mind is...........THE BALLAST!!!! Different ballasts will produce different colors indeed.
This bulb from what I have seen so far is just a beautiful color blue with enough red in it to highlight my pink coralline. Before I was running a Radium 20K w/ 1 T5 red bulb. This bulb is really nice. I may even try a 12K later. I run a Ice Cap electronic metal halide ballast.
Once the PAR meters come back, I will post some numbers. I am anxious to see what it puts out! A spectacular bulb so far for the price!!!
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Terry,
Bulb has burned in nicely today! Wow! I love it! I can get rid of that nasty looking T5 strip sitting on top of my tank now.
I cannot believe I went all this time without using this bulb. Now I just need to see how the corals respond. By Sunday, I should see either a positive or negative difference. I am hoping for a positive one!:tongue::bluenod:
Bulb has burned in nicely today! Wow! I love it! I can get rid of that nasty looking T5 strip sitting on top of my tank now.
I cannot believe I went all this time without using this bulb. Now I just need to see how the corals respond. By Sunday, I should see either a positive or negative difference. I am hoping for a positive one!:tongue::bluenod:
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Thanks Tom! Hows it going with that Mantis? I remember you lost the firs tone. Did you get another?
Thanks!
Thanks!