imput wanted

TDEVIL · 05-10-2004, 05:50 PM

well, i upgrading my lighting, as some of you know, and i was wandering which type to get, 400w MH
i am thinking about XMs or Radiums maybe 10k and i will have 4 VHOs with the 3 MHs, just wanted some imput on the type of bulb that will give me the best bang for the buck, ie, growth with the SPSs

thanks

Jay

TDEVIL · 05-11-2004, 10:54 AM

Witfull · 05-11-2004, 11:06 AM

heres one to get ya started

lamp comparisons

TDEVIL · 05-16-2004, 11:41 AM

thanks Wit, i cant believe i forgot about Joe's site and all the work he has done
im still not sure which, the XM's have a killer Par value, but the radiums bring out some great color as well, i guess i will decide when i order them

, they are both great bulbs anyways, lol

Jay

wooddood · 05-16-2004, 07:03 PM

jay you know i'm running the 250 watt 10k xm's but i was talking to mike {mojo] in chat the other night and brian mike and i were talking about bulbs and he's running radiums. he said the glass is thicker better color and they last longer, a little more expensive but i think thats the way i'm going to go when mine need replaced.

Nautilus · 05-16-2004, 10:50 PM

TD
Once you have it up get us some photos.

TDEVIL · 05-17-2004, 04:50 PM

thanks, Dave

will do Nautilus

Jay

wooddood · 05-17-2004, 07:59 PM

no problemo jay i really think radiums are the way to go, but make your own decision on that. but is still want to see it in person, let me know buddy.

Curtswearing · 06-04-2004, 06:14 PM

This is a great site also....

Lighting Comparison

TDEVIL · 06-04-2004, 06:23 PM

thanks Curt, man he had some time on his hands to do all of that with Joe's pics, but, very nice of him to do that

Jay

mps9506 · 06-04-2004, 08:14 PM

With the 400 watters, the 20k bulbs are really great.
I have yet to see anyone's tank with the 400 watt XM 20k's in person yet.
I have seen 20k Radiums, 10k AB's, 10k and 20k Ushio.
All my personal experience is 250watt bulbs.
But my preference in the 400watters would be either the radiums or the ab's.
In all reality, it is a matter of color perference with these bulbs.
I promise, at the 400 watt level, unless you have an insanely large tank, all these bulbs will make your corals grow at a decent rate.
Keep in mind on Joe's site, he tested 250watt bulbs, doesn't always translate the same with the 400 watters.
Anyways, to the point, if I were running 400watters, I'd probably be running the radiums.
Mike

05-10-2004, 05:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	imput wanted well, i upgrading my lighting, as some of you know, and i was wandering which type to get, 400w MH i am thinking about XMs or Radiums maybe 10k and i will have 4 VHOs with the 3 MHs, just wanted some imput on the type of bulb that will give me the best bang for the buck, ie, growth with the SPSs thanks Jay __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

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05-16-2004, 11:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	thanks Wit, i cant believe i forgot about Joe's site and all the work he has done im still not sure which, the XM's have a killer Par value, but the radiums bring out some great color as well, i guess i will decide when i order them , they are both great bulbs anyways, lol Jay __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

05-16-2004, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	jay you know i'm running the 250 watt 10k xm's but i was talking to mike {mojo] in chat the other night and brian mike and i were talking about bulbs and he's running radiums. he said the glass is thicker better color and they last longer, a little more expensive but i think thats the way i'm going to go when mine need replaced. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

05-17-2004, 04:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	thanks, Dave will do Nautilus Jay __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

05-16-2004, 10:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nautilus Midas Blenny Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 108 View Gallery Karma Komment	TD Once you have it up get us some photos.

05-17-2004, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	no problemo jay i really think radiums are the way to go, but make your own decision on that. but is still want to see it in person, let me know buddy. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

06-04-2004, 06:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,597 View Gallery Karma Komment	This is a great site also.... Lighting Comparison __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

06-04-2004, 06:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	thanks Curt, man he had some time on his hands to do all of that with Joe's pics, but, very nice of him to do that Jay __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

06-04-2004, 08:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8,525 View Gallery Karma Komment	With the 400 watters, the 20k bulbs are really great. I have yet to see anyone's tank with the 400 watt XM 20k's in person yet. I have seen 20k Radiums, 10k AB's, 10k and 20k Ushio. All my personal experience is 250watt bulbs. But my preference in the 400watters would be either the radiums or the ab's. In all reality, it is a matter of color perference with these bulbs. I promise, at the 400 watt level, unless you have an insanely large tank, all these bulbs will make your corals grow at a decent rate. Keep in mind on Joe's site, he tested 250watt bulbs, doesn't always translate the same with the 400 watters. Anyways, to the point, if I were running 400watters, I'd probably be running the radiums. Mike

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