hamilton 14k w/o actinics?

tommyp · 12-15-2003, 10:59 PM

Anyone have any experience with these bulbs, I haven't been able to find any info on them except for the info at Cnidarian reef. They are mid pack par wise. I am looking to run 2 halides w/o actinics. I am thinking that 10k will be two white w/o supplimenting and 20k too blue and short lived. The coralvue 15k could be a choice as well but it is lower in par than the 14k.

Hamilton usually doesn't make there own bulbs but I don't know what/if this bulb is relabled.

Any help or thoughts would be appreciated.

TP

captivereefs · 12-16-2003, 12:25 AM

This bulb looks awesome without actinics. It is very reliable also. I used to run a 250 watt 14K on a blueline E-ballast with noproblems.. I am now expeimenting with the AB bulbs;These need actinics. Check the sponsor specials as well there is a good sale on these bulbs right now.

wooddood · 12-16-2003, 07:19 AM

great info thanks all.

tommyp · 12-16-2003, 09:42 AM

Wow that is a great special I'll have to pick some up

Thanks

TP

12-15-2003, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
tommyp Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: VT Posts: 660 View Gallery Karma Komment	hamilton 14k w/o actinics? Anyone have any experience with these bulbs, I haven't been able to find any info on them except for the info at Cnidarian reef. They are mid pack par wise. I am looking to run 2 halides w/o actinics. I am thinking that 10k will be two white w/o supplimenting and 20k too blue and short lived. The coralvue 15k could be a choice as well but it is lower in par than the 14k. Hamilton usually doesn't make there own bulbs but I don't know what/if this bulb is relabled. Any help or thoughts would be appreciated. TP

12-16-2003, 12:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
captivereefs Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: WI Posts: 215 View Gallery Karma Komment	This bulb looks awesome without actinics. It is very reliable also. I used to run a 250 watt 14K on a blueline E-ballast with noproblems.. I am now expeimenting with the AB bulbs;These need actinics. Check the sponsor specials as well there is a good sale on these bulbs right now. __________________ credit repair magic credit repair milwaukee mortgage rates self credit repair milwaukee realtors

12-16-2003, 07:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	great info thanks all. __________________ 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.

12-16-2003, 09:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
tommyp Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: VT Posts: 660 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks! Wow that is a great special I'll have to pick some up Thanks TP

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