400 Watt Elect Ballast

[jason]

I just purchased a 400 W Reef Fanatic Electronic Ballast (New) from Premium Aquatics $50.00. I plan on using it as my afternoon light (just a few hours a day). I currently have 2- 175Watt MH with 10K XM's and 2- fluorescent actinics. I want decent growth but looks (coral color, crisp white light) seem more important right now. Any suggestion on bulbs would be great help. Personal experience would be greatly appreciated.

[brewercm]

Are you wanting more blue, or more white? I was confused by your question.
I used the 10K AB (actually 13K) before with my 400 watt elect. when I had them and loved them. Used the 20K XM and Radiums also but wanted more white.

[akm]

I found this thread awhile ago that might help you figure out which bulb to get. It has pictures of a tank using a lot of different bulbs. It has all their par and stuff too. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=254667

[jason]

I guess I'm trying to find a spot in the middle. I dont want a yellow light, but I want good growth. Thanks for the link, I'll just have to look at the pics and decide.