250 MH Bulbs

[rwells]

Hello, I'm currently running 250W 10K MH bulb which need replacing.
I'm looking to get into SPS and planning on order 250W XM 20K Double End Bulb from Bulkreef supply. Anyone running these bulbs, any infor would be appreciated. thx

 

[masterswimmer]

IMO the XM will offer nice color at the expense of growth. I think you'll get better growth AND great color from Phoenix 250w 14k DE.

Russ

 

[dubs]

The ushio 14 are nice also am running currently and I think ill put them in again for another year the 14 k bulbs are better imo I don't like the 20k bulbs

 

[tunicata]

I second the idea of getting Phoenix 14ks. i have those now and like the blue (especially after having used the Ushio 10k).

I do not want to move to 20k's because I don't want to sacrifice growth.
My plan is to get little blue LED strips (cheap since they are just for supplementing color not trying to grow anything with them) to supplement the color/get the pop.

 

[rwells]

Thanks guys I'll go with the 14k.
Dubs I have to stop by u to pick up those frags, I can check yours out at the same time. Let me know if Sunday is good for you?

 

[dubs]

Sunday should work am usaully around on Sunday that my day to do house work/tank work and hang out woith my little one so just hit me up and see