Favorite MH bulb(s)? - Page 5

Reefstick · 03-31-2006, 11:31 PM

I have been using SE 175W 14,000K bulbs for 5 months on my 75G and I really like the look the corals are growing faster too, I am however going for a mix on the 150G, when I can get it set up....$$$.... I am thinking 2X 250W 20,000K blue, and 3X 250W 10,000K.

The 175's I got from "Aqua Universe" (I know, I should be take outside and beaten.) but I didn't know anything about MH's when I bought them.
Does anyone know what brand bulb they are including in their retro fit kits?
All I know is the bulb said "reef grow" on the packaging, and the guy at AU said they get them from Germany or something, but couldn't give a name brand. He did say that RC (Reef Central) was testing them for him.

I don't think I will go through them again. But other than the lack of knowledge, they were very nice, and I got the retro fit kit in 3 days from CA to CO.

bullet_buddy · 04-03-2006, 08:51 PM

Anyone try reeflux bulbs?

Craig Manoukian · 04-04-2006, 01:45 AM

Sorry, haven't seen that brand.

cheeks69 · 05-15-2006, 08:08 PM

Anyone tried the aqua connect 14k bulbs ? I've only found one supplier and they're very expensive $120 range but give off a great color and the PAR #'s appear to be real good according to a thread at RC.

Woodstock · 05-16-2006, 02:55 AM

Aqua Connect 14k bulbs???? hummm.... What is their PAR rating? Will a magnetic ballast work with them? I will need new bulbs soon....

cheeks69 · 05-16-2006, 05:02 PM

Doni I found out about these bulbs in a thread at RC unfortunately now can't find it but I love the color ! I'm gunna try to find it again

cheeks69 · 05-16-2006, 05:12 PM

Here it is Doni http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=468644

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The AC 14 250 DE puts out 86 par off of a PFO HQI Ballast, a Ushio 10 on the same Ballast is 88 par, I might be off a unit or so but this is pretty close....the AC puts out the most par for the blue bulbs, they are pricy and hard to find though

blue_eyes53813 · 05-16-2006, 05:13 PM

I ordered new MH bulbs and I switched to 20K... I will now have (3) 250watts at 10K and (3) 250 watts at 20K. I was told it would average out to look like around 14-15k bulbs, I hope i was informed right.

Woodstock · 05-17-2006, 07:45 AM

Thanks Robert! Too bad it's a DE bulb or I would try it out...

cheeks69 · 05-17-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

Thanks Robert! Too bad it's a DE bulb or I would try it out...

They have SE http://www.aquaristics.com/pro_lighthit.php

Woodstock · 05-17-2006, 04:42 PM

Is a M81 ballast the same as a magnetic ballast? I have magnetic ballasts and wondering if these will run on them.

cheeks69 · 05-17-2006, 06:14 PM

Humm the M80 is an HQI ballast and I'm sure it'll run them not sure if it's the same as yours though !

Woodstock · 05-17-2006, 09:18 PM

Thanks Robert

Vanquish · 05-18-2006, 07:21 AM

I noticed that most uses a SE here?? Why not a DE? DE has better intensity and the spread can be as good with a good reflector...

cheeks69 · 05-18-2006, 12:14 PM

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DE has better intensity and the spread can be as good with a good reflector...

The reason for the intensity difference is the pendant type reflectors, if you use SE bulbs with a good reflector like the LumenArc I bet it would be just as good if not better than the DE bulbs. Also the bulb selection is much better on the SE bulbs.

View Poll Results: Which is your favorite MH bulb? Select all that apply...
SE (single ended)	73	40.78%
DE (double ended)	56	31.28%
HQI	44	24.58%
175 watt	25	13.97%
250 watt	77	43.02%
400 watt	18	10.06%
6500 k	8	4.47%
10000 k	67	37.43%
12000 k	11	6.15%
14000 k	61	34.08%
20000 k	28	15.64%
SPS Corals only	19	10.61%
Soft/LPS Corals only	26	14.53%
SPS/Soft/LPS mixture	80	44.69%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 179. You may not vote on this poll

03-31-2006, 11:31 PM	#61 (permalink)
Reefstick Midas Blenny Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 124 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Favorite MH bulb(s)? I have been using SE 175W 14,000K bulbs for 5 months on my 75G and I really like the look the corals are growing faster too, I am however going for a mix on the 150G, when I can get it set up....$$$.... I am thinking 2X 250W 20,000K blue, and 3X 250W 10,000K. The 175's I got from "Aqua Universe" (I know, I should be take outside and beaten.) but I didn't know anything about MH's when I bought them. Does anyone know what brand bulb they are including in their retro fit kits? All I know is the bulb said "reef grow" on the packaging, and the guy at AU said they get them from Germany or something, but couldn't give a name brand. He did say that RC (Reef Central) was testing them for him. I don't think I will go through them again. But other than the lack of knowledge, they were very nice, and I got the retro fit kit in 3 days from CA to CO. __________________ 12 gallon reef + 75 gallon reef + bad seals = flooded basement. Take the remainder of the living corals, fish & rock subtract all sanity and you have an extremely full 30 gallon reef with a crying owner.

04-03-2006, 08:51 PM	#62 (permalink)
bullet_buddy Limpet Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 128 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Favorite MH bulb(s)? Anyone try reeflux bulbs?

04-04-2006, 01:45 AM	#63 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Favorite MH bulb(s)? Sorry, haven't seen that brand. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-15-2006, 08:08 PM	#64 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,848 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Favorite MH bulb(s)? Anyone tried the aqua connect 14k bulbs ? I've only found one supplier and they're very expensive $120 range but give off a great color and the PAR #'s appear to be real good according to a thread at RC. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

05-16-2006, 02:55 AM	#65 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,651 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Favorite MH bulb(s)? Aqua Connect 14k bulbs???? hummm.... What is their PAR rating? Will a magnetic ballast work with them? I will need new bulbs soon.... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

05-16-2006, 05:02 PM	#66 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,848 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Favorite MH bulb(s)? Doni I found out about these bulbs in a thread at RC unfortunately now can't find it but I love the color ! I'm gunna try to find it again __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

05-16-2006, 05:13 PM	#68 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,920 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Favorite MH bulb(s)? I ordered new MH bulbs and I switched to 20K... I will now have (3) 250watts at 10K and (3) 250 watts at 20K. I was told it would average out to look like around 14-15k bulbs, I hope i was informed right. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

05-17-2006, 07:45 AM	#69 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,651 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Favorite MH bulb(s)? Thanks Robert! Too bad it's a DE bulb or I would try it out... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

05-17-2006, 04:42 PM	#71 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,651 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Favorite MH bulb(s)? Is a M81 ballast the same as a magnetic ballast? I have magnetic ballasts and wondering if these will run on them. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

05-17-2006, 06:14 PM	#72 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,848 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Favorite MH bulb(s)? Humm the M80 is an HQI ballast and I'm sure it'll run them not sure if it's the same as yours though ! __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

05-17-2006, 09:18 PM	#73 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,651 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Favorite MH bulb(s)? Thanks Robert __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

05-18-2006, 07:21 AM	#74 (permalink)
Vanquish Neon dottyback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 645 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Favorite MH bulb(s)? I noticed that most uses a SE here?? Why not a DE? DE has better intensity and the spread can be as good with a good reflector... __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My love affair with reef-gardening...

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