250w 12k Reflux bulb

[rockmp]

I just installed this and it looks really blue....anyone have any pictures of what yours looks like? Is this typical of this bulb? So far I am not really impressed. Any ideas?

[ismvel]

Mark,
Let it break in a bit. I purchased a Reflux 10k and although I did not like the coloration of the bulb in the tank (awfully yellow), it did its purpose and I saw pretty good growth in the tank. I think the 12k will provide a good growth rate of your photosynthetic corals. You could always supplement it with some actinics.

ismael

[BIGBIRD123]

Mark, you liked my tank didn't you? I am running 2-12k reeflux with actinics.

[Big_Pun]

I run 12k not its too blue to me, also the reason I run it s because I don't run any supplement just the reeflux bulb, good growth also. how long has this bulb broken in for.

[StevenSeas]

I just installed this and it looks really blue...

You could always supplement it with some actinics.
Not sure how thats gonna help LOL. However I do know that it takes me a while to get used to my lighting when i change out the bulbs. Also I have heard that those 12K bulbs are more like 14Ks or so idk just something I have heard but dont have a source for LOL

[ismvel]

Ha ha ha ha....yeah you're right....i was thinking about my set up and the 10k looking yellow....Good catch Aggie.

[rockmp]

Thanks everyone for the responses! The bulb is brand new out of the box. I will give it a couple of weeks to break in to see if I like it or not.