Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended

billyr98 · 09-12-2006, 12:33 AM

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 · 09-12-2006, 01:12 AM

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 · 09-12-2006, 02:16 AM

210g 28" high tank

Gina · 09-12-2006, 07:21 AM

We have the XM 10K and I love them!

mps9506 · 09-12-2006, 08:51 AM

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 · 09-12-2006, 11:18 AM

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 · 09-12-2006, 12:28 PM

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

Witfull · 09-12-2006, 02:00 PM

the higher the number the bluer the color.

im getting 10k XMs soon~

BoomerD · 09-12-2006, 02:09 PM

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/issu...004/review.htm

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...5/feature.html

Snelly40 · 09-12-2006, 02:23 PM

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 · 09-12-2006, 02:34 PM

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

billyr98 · 09-12-2006, 05:55 PM

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 · 09-12-2006, 07:35 PM

hellolights.com and XM bulbs

Quote:

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 · 09-12-2006, 08:02 PM

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 · 09-12-2006, 08:02 PM

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...roduct=ES53502

what u guys think about these???

View Poll Results: 400w MH - Single Ended with four 96w PC Actinics
XM 10k	10	34.48%
XM 15k	3	10.34%
XM 20k	1	3.45%
Ushio 10k	3	10.34%
Ushio 20k	0	0%
Radium 20k	1	3.45%
AB 10k	0	0%
CoralVue 20k	1	3.45%
CoralVue 10k	0	0%
Reeflux 10k	3	10.34%
Ushio 14k	1	3.45%
Reeflux 12k	0	0%
Iwaski 6k	1	3.45%
Sunburst 12k	1	3.45%
Blueline 10k+	0	0%
Blueline 20k	0	0%
Hamilton 10k	0	0%
Hamilton 14k	4	13.79%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

09-12-2006, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,409 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended 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 ! __________________ Billyr98 - I'm BACK!! -

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sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,981 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended 400W man what sun screen do you wear? ive got 175 xm and they are white,I couldnt imagine 400 how bigs your tank?

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mps9506 Totally back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8,525 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended 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. __________________ Mike Reefkeeping Since '99 Help Build Reefpedia Premium Memberships Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended 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~ __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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Snelly40 Manta Ray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,098 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended whats the diff between 10K, 14K and 20K ???? __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

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BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,638 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended 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/issu...004/review.htm http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...5/feature.html __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com Last edited by BoomerD : 09-12-2006 at 03:14 PM.

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Snelly40 Manta Ray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,098 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended 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 __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

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09-12-2006, 05:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,409 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended 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.. __________________ Billyr98 - I'm BACK!! -

09-12-2006, 08:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended 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. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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Snelly40 Manta Ray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,098 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Time for new lamps - 400w Single Ended http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...roduct=ES53502 what u guys think about these??? __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

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