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Iplantz
Fri, 16th Jan 2009, 02:32 PM
Heres a link of the bulbs:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_AquariumPage~PageAlias~lighting_powercompact_co mpact-fluorescent_bulbs.html (http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_AquariumPage%7EPageAlias%7Elighting_powercompac t_compact-fluorescent_bulbs.html)

I need to buy 1x 65W bulb so keep that in mind. I want something that will really pop the colors in zoas and lps. I have a 250w mh and 2x65w pc fixture. I have a 14k Phoenix bulb and love it, but no pcs at all right now. The bulbs are straight pin config.

justahobby
Fri, 16th Jan 2009, 03:18 PM
I have been disappointed w/ coralife bulbs. They make the tank look dark and are expensive. I personally link them to a few other tank problems I have had in the past. You will get the results you want with colors popping out though.

SPS bulbs are a light blue. I had better growth with them (wasn't using a MH), but lack any color popping.

Odyssea seem to have a slight green tint. They have give a much better color contrast to the zoo's and lps. But the green tint sucks.

Current: I have been to afraid to try them.

In the future I will be experimenting with mixing the bulbs vs. using 1 brand. I would recommend the same.

Iplantz
Fri, 16th Jan 2009, 03:26 PM
I think I am going with the UVL super actinic bulb, seems to be good, any experienced its color?

alton
Fri, 16th Jan 2009, 05:33 PM
Stay in the 420nm range, who ever you choose.