250W HQI Bulbs, Which to use?

[fuzz]

I am thinking of upgrading to two 250w Reef Optix HQI pendants on my 75g. Currently I am running a 660 with 2 10K and 2 super actinics, which is a very nice white/blue light. I was thinking or running 20K XDE bulbs HQI bulbs without actnincs when I upgrade, any thoughts? I have always been a VHO man so I dont have alot of experience with MH bulbs. Any help would be great.

Thanks-Greg

[phage]

I have ushio 10Ks without supplementation on my 120, and i love them. But, I prefer the natural look, like snorkeling on the reef, to the uber blue alien spacecraft glow most people seem to want.

[JimD]

I absolutely dig the AB DE's! They are awesome! Crisp, whiteish blue and VERY intense! Search RC, you might come up with a few pics.

[TexasState]

10K Ushio! with true actinic 03 supplementation!

[Tim Marvin]

Auqualine bushke 10k

[fuzz]

Thanks for all the posts. I think I am going to go with 10K AB bulbs with actinic supplement.

-Greg

[JeffCo]

I just upgraded my 75 to add a 250 W DE AB with the reef optix III refletor. I love it, I also added 2 110 URI actnics. You will be happy with your decesion.